My Own Planet, Let’s Play Earth
ποΈ Dates: 2025.04.18 ~ 2025.05.06
In celebration of the 55th Earth Day in April 2025, the Seoul Upcycling Plaza (SUP) is set to host "My Own Planet, Let’s Play Earth," a festival centered around the theme: "The Most Enjoyable Way to Protect the Earth." This event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to engage directly with environmental consciousness, presenting eco-friendly concepts that can be easily and playfully integrated into daily routines. It aims to foster a closer relationship with our planet through interactive experiences. Notably, a special toy exchange event is scheduled for Children’s Day, May 5th and 6th, available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 1,000 participants, allowing children to swap old toys for different ones.
1. Toy Donation/Sharing Event with Kokkiri Factory
A central feature of the festival is the collaboration with Kokkiri Factory, facilitating an event where attendees can bring toys they no longer use and exchange them. To streamline this process and assess the condition of items, participants can utilize an interactive AI kiosk designed to determine if the toys are suitable for reuse or donation. Beyond the exchange itself, the festival period will also feature displays of junk art crafted from waste plastic, alongside various hands-on toy workshops, providing engaging activities related to reuse and creativity.
2. My Own Planet by F1_AME
The festival presents "My Own Planet," a compelling media artwork by the emerging creative artist F1_AME. This piece delves into the journey of discovering dreams within an idealized space (represented as a planet), utilizing a character juxtaposed with an inner avatar to explore this theme. Complementing this installation, the event will continuously screen <Nature of Earth>, a video work by Choi Kyu-yong, recognized as one of Korea’s pioneering VR filming artists. This screening is intended to offer a moment for contemplation on the intrinsic value and preciousness of the Earth.
3. Condensing Once More: Rediscovering Value
An exhibition titled "Condensing Once More: Rediscovering Value" will showcase the ingenuity of students from the Department of Metal Craft at Kookmin University. This display features 29 distinct works, each piece meticulously created by breathing new life into discarded boilers sourced from KyungDong Navien. The exhibition serves as a tangible example of how industrial waste can be transformed through artistic vision and skilled craftsmanship, highlighting the potential for rediscovering value in discarded materials.
4. Upcycling Tour Program with a Docent: <Story of Resource Circulation>
For those seeking a deeper understanding of upcycling, the Seoul Upcycling Plaza offers a guided tour program titled <Story of Resource Circulation>. Led by a knowledgeable docent, this tour provides insights into the processes and philosophies behind resource circulation and upcycling as practiced at the Plaza. It represents an informative first step for individuals interested in learning more about contributing to environmental sustainability. Participation requires advance booking through Naver Reservation.
Event Details
π Address: 49, Jadongchasijeong-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Yongdap-dong)
ποΈ Accommodation near the event
π° Fee: Free admission
π Inquiries: 02-2153-0421
π₯οΈ Homepage: http://www.seoulup.or.kr/detail.do?NTT%5FID=notice&BBS%5FID=7857
What is the Seoul Upcycling Plaza?
The Seoul Upcycling Plaza is a facility focused on sustainability through upcycling. Situated in Seoul, it acts as a center for education and community involvement, aiming to convert waste into useful products. The Plaza hosts workshops, exhibitions, and events that encourage people to reconsider waste and adopt sustainable practices. By offering resources and ideas, the Seoul Upcycling Plaza supports environmental responsibility and creativity, contributing to the broader effort for a sustainable future.
