sketches at Yonsei University, Sinchon Campus

street scene in front of Yonsei campus, pen and watercolor (29.6 x 42cm)

Luce Chapel (루스 채플), pencil and watercolor, (54 x 72cm)

Yonsei Cancer Hospital (암센터), pen and watercolor, (21 x 29.6cm)

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I've been working in my office near Yonsei University for many years. So I'm familiar with the Sinchon Campus and used to sketch the various scenes of the campus buildings from time to time.
Recently, Yonsei University has completed the campus remodeling project including underground parking lot for several years. So the Baekyang-ro, main axis of the campus, was closed to traffic and changed into the pedestrian mall as a meeting plaza and rest area. It is a great change to the pleasant atmosphere around the campus.
I sketched some new scenes that I didn't draw before and enjoy the fresh atmosphere around the historic campus.
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어반 스케치를 하면서 서울의 다양한 캠퍼스 시리즈를 수없이 그렸지만,
캠퍼스의 축을 따라 시원하게 전개되는 분위기는 연세대가 매력적입니다.
연세대 상징 백양로가 쾌적한 보행과 휴식, 만남의 광장으로 바뀌면서
차량이 없는 캠퍼스의 자유롭고 경쾌한 스케치 캠프로 태어났습니다.
캠퍼스는 항상 활기차고 성장하면서 변화해가는 좋은 스케치 테마입니다.

sketches at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

hospital building viewed from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (서울 고속버스 터미널), 

pen and watercolor

main gate of Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, pen and watercolor

main entrance of the hospital, pen and pastel

Central City Terminal across from the hospital, pen and watercolor

pedestrian overpass connected to Central City (센트럴 시티 보도육교), 

pen and watercolor

annex buildings viewed from 16th floors in the hospital, pen and watercolor

main hall of the hospital, pen and watercolor

information desk (안내, 진료상담), pen and watercolor

hospital administration (수납, 원무과), pen and pastel

tonometry(안압검사) at Eye Center, pen and watercolor

concert (서리풀 축제 콘서트) in the hospital lobby, pen and pastel

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( 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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Few days ago I visited  Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seocho-gu (서초구) in Seoul two times.

Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is one of the affiliated hospitals of Catholic University of Korea (가톨릭 대학교 서울 성모병원) and is part of the CMC (Catholic Medical Center) network based on its 80 years of history. The hospital is conveniently located within minutes by car, subway, bus, or on foot from many of Seoul’s international companies, hotels, and government buildings.

It was fine weather to sketch, and the atmosphere around the hospital was very pleasant enjoying the beautiful fall season. I sketched some colorful scenes in and outside the 

hospital, especially the concert for patients was a touching performance.

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가톨릭대 부속 서울 성모병원~~

넘치는 방문객, 기다리는 환자들과 봉사자,

부산한 의료진들 사이로 자애로운 성모상,

자연과 음악이 어우러지는 힐링 콘서트...

고속터미널의 숨가쁜 시간표를 떠나

아픔과 치유의 시간을 함께 하며 

이틀간 스케치 삼매경에 빠졌습니다. 

three sketches in pencil

Seodaemun Independence Park seen from the 3rd floor of Seran General Hospital,

18 x 24.5 cm

Mother waiting for her turn at Seran General Hospital

18 x 24.5 cm

part of Yujin shopping store, Hongje-dong

pencil, 18 x 24.5 cm

Two weeks ago I went to the Seran General Hospital for my mother's check-up. While waiting for her turn I sketched the scenery of the park and my mother. The third one was drawn just across the Yujin shopping store (Yujin Sanga). The shopping mall locates across the Inwang traditional market. Therefore the back street which is shown above is busy with people, trucks and cars. The long awning, colorful parasols with dark inside looked attractive always. Though the wind blew very strongly I could borrow a plastic stool from the kind woman who was selling fried food in small store. Thankfully I could finish the sketch well. 

두주일전에 어머니 모시고 세란병원에 갔습니다. 예약없이 갔기 때문에 기다리는 시간이 좀 있었어요. 세란병원 갈때마다 3층에서 보이는 서대문 독립공원과 서대문 형무소를 그려보곤합니다. 어머니도 그려보았어요. 맨 아랫 그림은 유진 상가 뒷길에서 본 풍경입니다. 긴 천막과 파라솔이 재미있는 곳입니다. 인왕시장쪽 가게에서 튀김가게를 하시는 아주머니로부터 의자를 하나 빌려서 바람이 몹시 부는 날이었으나  감사하게도 편하게 앉아서 그릴 수 있었습니다. 

christmas tree in hospital

14 x 19 cm

I sketched this one at the lobby(3rd floor) of the Korea University Anam Hospital today. The lobby was decorated with plants, small pond and comfortable stools. Christmas tree looked good with yellow lights and the paintings on the wall.

in hospital - from the archives

On 2001, my mother-in-law was hospitalized for two months for dementia. While she was sleeping I sksetched the interior or exterior scenes of hospital. She died two years later. Yesterday I took my mother to hospital for some examination. Being a while in hospital made me think about life and getting old. Posting this drawing I miss her.