Artefacts

PyeongChang 2018, small sculpture presented to the medallists.

Physical description

Souvenir gift using characters of the Korean alphabet Hangeul forming the expression "OlympicWinter Games PyeongChang 2018" and featuring in 3D snowy montagnes. Silver cardbaord box and presentation text.

Created

Created: Suk-woo LEE Created: Jong-joo HA

Materials

wood, metal

Colors

white, silver, brown

Dimension

10 x 11 x 11.5 cm, 416 g

Literature

"Olympic medal ceremonies blend new and old". In: Korea Joogang Daily, 28 December 2017, http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3042575

Type of item

Artworks -> Sculpture

Reference number

235879

Keywords

Medal Ceremony PyeongChang 2018, Olympic Winter Games emblem victory

Notes

PyeongChang 2018 – mini sculpture and mascot given to the medallists, and the tray on which they were presented. Each winner did not receive a bouquet of flowers, but a small mascot carrying an uhsahwa, a paper flower given to people who passed national exams during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The statuette represented the letters of the Korean alphabet, meaning “Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018”. The simple design of the tray is reminiscent of the podium and its shape inspired by traditional Korean roofs. OCOG donation