Exploring the Camellia Flower Collection in Ulsan
Hello! My name is Kim Soon-jeom from Ulsan Nuri.
I came to cover the Camellia flower collection I saw on Instagram.
Initially, I thought it was just a photo exhibition of Camellias, but upon visiting the Myeongdeok Cultural Center, I found a diverse range of content.
Staff: Nice to meet you.
I believe the unseen perspectives and the seeds of romance in the Camellia flower collection is a well-planned project. Many people around me have also commented positively about it.
When did the Camellia photo exhibition start?
Staff: This center actually opened on June 13 last year. We held two exhibitions in July and September, and this year is our first round, which has received unexpectedly positive feedback.
We are planning to hold the Camellia exhibition four times a year.
I noticed that the genres are not limited to photography.
Staff: That's correct. We have photography, paintings, writings, and even handmade objects.
Who selects the works for the exhibition?
Staff: Our cultural center has various clubs, including literature, music, crafts, dance, and tarot card groups. There are about 25 members who score the works, and we select the top 25 pieces for a month-long exhibition.
So, do the participants submit their photos or paintings framed?
Staff: They can submit just the files, but some do print and frame their works. Generally, written pieces are sent as Hangul files, while many bring the actual paintings.
Last time, we created booklets and framed some pieces. This time, we displayed the writings on banners, which received a positive response from the audience.
What happens after the photo exhibition concludes? Will there be a booklet or something similar?
Staff: We are currently contemplating what to do after the exhibition. If we hold this competition for a year, we will have about 100 works. The exhibition name 'Camellia' reflects the 100 stories of Dong-gu over the year. Additionally, the Camellia flower is the symbol of Ulsan Dong-gu.
We are planning to exhibit around 250 works by next year. From those, we would like to gather the top 100 based on scores for a larger exhibition, just like the Camellia flower. We are also considering creating a booklet.
All these plans depend on the budget, so we are working hard to conceptualize them.
Upon visiting the Myeongdeok Cultural Center, I found a variety of programs being offered.
Zero waste, vegan cooking classes, and clubs like 'Create Your Life's Theme Song' were all listed on the bulletin board. The second floor features a children's lounge, soundproof rooms, club rooms, and study areas, making it a great place for young people to gather.
I looked up Camellia on the Namuwiki, and here's what I found:
Due to the cold air and lack of insects, the pollination of the Camellia flower is primarily done by birds rather than insects like bees. The bird that frequently visits for the nectar is the Camellia flower bird. Additionally, the Jaybird also comes to sip the nectar. Although Jays are not originally nectar-eating birds, they seem to learn from the behavior of the Camellia flower bird.
Interestingly, humans also enjoy the nectar of the Camellia.
On my way to the Camellia photo exhibition, I captured some photos of the canola flowers, a hot spot in Ulsan Dong-gu. Anyone interested in photography knows how challenging it is to capture the color red.
It requires shading between the petals, but it often appears overly red in photos. Fortunately, the Camellia helped me out a bit, standing out beautifully against the yellow canola background.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/ulsan_nuri/224242761853
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