Seoul Metropolitan Government unveils autumn edition of the Seoul Dream Inscription Board on the Seoul Library's exterior wall
Work by Sa Gong-gyeong selected from 1,602 entries
Design depicts autumn foliage and hanok alleyways in watercolor style
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday unveiled the autumn edition of the Seoul Dream Inscription Board — a large outdoor display on the exterior wall of Seoul Library — refreshing it with a seasonal design for residents to enjoy.
The updated board features the phrase "A line of wind, a leaf of autumn — in every alley, autumn becomes poetry," alongside a watercolor-style illustration of autumn foliage and hanok alleyways, according to the city government.
The design blends maple leaves caught in the breeze with the scenery of hanok-lined lanes, evoking the beauty of autumn that Seoulites encounter throughout the city, officials said.
The inscription was chosen through a public contest the city held from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, inviting submissions of "clear and romantic phrases that capture the mood of autumn." A total of 1,624 entries were received. After removing duplicates, the city reviewed 1,602 submissions through written screening and a selection committee, ultimately choosing five winning works — including the piece by Sa Gong-gyeong, whose entry was selected for the board.
Sa said her phrase carried deliberate meaning. "'A line of wind' symbolizes a sentence that the autumn breeze writes across Seoul, while 'a leaf of autumn' represents a single beautiful scene that the season unfolds before us," she said. "I wanted to convey that even familiar alleyways and everyday scenery take on a special feeling and story when autumn arrives."
Kim Hyeong-rae, Seoul Metropolitan Government Public Relations Planning Officer, said autumn is "a season that lets us discover new beauty even in the familiar rhythms of daily life." He added: "I hope people will slow their steps as they feel the mood of autumn throughout Seoul, and take in the beautiful moments the season has to offer."
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