Gyeonggi Province to hold marine waste upcycling exhibition 《Sea, Breath, Light》

An exhibition exploring the damage caused by marine waste and the possibilities of resource recycling through artworks will be held in Gyeonggi Province. Local artists and students will showcase works made using waste resources, and experience programs will be operated so that visitors can participate in marine environment conservation activities.
 

Gyeonggi Province announced that it will host the "2026 Marine Waste Upcycling Exhibition – Sea, Breath, Light" on the 1st floor of the Gyeonggi Marine Safety Experience Center until November 13. The event is hosted by the Gyeonggi Province Marine and Fisheries Division and managed by the Gyeonggi Environment and Energy Agency.

The exhibition consists of three themes: 'Sea', 'Breath', and 'Light'. In the 'Sea' space, approximately 15 photographs depicting ecosystem damage caused by marine waste will be exhibited.

In the 'Breath' space, the upcycling work 〈Full Catch_Heaviness retrieved from the sea〉 by the local artist team '12 PM', works by students who participated in mobile marine environment education, and products using recycled materials will be introduced.
 

In the 'Light' space, coral reef models made of honeycomb board, a corrugated cardboard material, will be installed. Visitors can write their determination to practice marine environment conservation on memo paper and attach it to the models.

Experience programs are also prepared. The 'Pixel Art Experience', which uses pixel magnets made from waste resources to express marine life, is operated on a regular basis. 'Sea Glass Keyring Making', which involves making accessories from discarded sea glass, is held every Thursday and Saturday.

Im Dong-su, head of the Gyeonggi Province Marine and Fisheries Division, said, "We prepared this exhibition to promote the preciousness of the sea through the process of marine waste being reborn as artworks and educational results," and added, "We hope it serves as an opportunity for visitors to practice marine environment conservation in their daily lives."

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