Seoul Light DDP 2024: Future Log
Experience the breathtaking spectacle of a 222-meter media art illuminating the night of Seoul
By Dongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Seoul Design Foundation
INVITATION (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Seoul Light DDP
Seoul Light DDP is a media facade festival on a 222m canvas of non-linear exterior panels. It has inspired many people through the remarkable fusion of art and technology for 6 years. It has drawn over 1.38 million visitors in 2024, making it a premier media art event in Seoul.
The Future Log harmoniously captured the moments of record, connecting the past, present and future of DDP as it celebrated its 10th anniversary. Immerse yourself in Seoul's autumn night, illuminated by 'Poetry of Time' and 'INVITATION'.
Poetry of Time (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
'Poetry of Time', the timelessly recorded moments of a master, Kim Whanki
This media art was a reinterpretation of the eternal time and sculptural poetry that Kim Whanki sought to capture through his works. It began with the contemplative explorations of connections and relationships. Within three chapters, a total of nine representative works from different periods of Kim Whanki's career were used to depict his philosophy and journey in reverse chronological order.
Poetry of Time (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Chapter 1. A Single Dot – The Beginning of the Universe
The introduction expressed the space-time formed by countless dots radiated from a single dot, inspired by Kim Whanki’s later all-over dot paintings that explored connections and relationships.
Poetry of Time (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Chapter 2. Dancing Dots – Life and the World
Through bold color compositions and dynamic movements, it poetically embodied the vitality and eternity of nature that Kim Whanki sought to express.
Poetry of Time (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Chapter 3. A Heart Within Dots – Pure Love and Yearning
The final chapter portrayed a world of harmony and purity by intuitively presenting works that sensorially expressed the essence of relationships.
'Poetry of Time' began with Kim Whanki's late-period work 'Duet' which was deeply rooted in the exploration of connections and relationships and concluded with his early piece 'Sacred Heart' expressing his longing for his deceased mother. This journey invited audiences to discover the master's message on connection and harmony.
INVITATION (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
‘INVITATION’, VERSDAY
This work was an invitation from the media platform DDP to the world. At the same time, it was a letter celebrating DDP’s 10th anniversary, marking a decade of leading design policy of the megapolis of Seoul and brining joy to the public through the grand culture event, Seoul Light DDP.
INVITATION (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Chapter 1. The Part and Whole – Harmony of Units
Chapter 1 began with the geometric movement of dots, lines and planes– the fundamental elements of all forms to reveal the beauty of DDP, which was composed of 45,133 organically arranged panels. Like a fractal infinitely expanding, the introduction embodied both the organic harmony of the units that formed the whole and the identity of DDP.
INVITATION (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Chapter 2. Materiality and Spatiality – Diversity of Properties
From the midpoint, DDP captivated the eyes with its dazzling transformation, shifting from artificial materials like glass, balloons and metal to natural textures. As a media space that could embrace any materials or form of expression, DDP has expanded its identity beyond boundaries.
INVITATION (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Chapter 3. Link and Communication – Expansion Through Joining
The finale was adorned with a kinetic collage of posters celebrating DDP’s 10th anniversary.
VERSEDAY 'INVITATION' (2024) by Unione CommunicationsDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Through this work that both accentuated the beauty of DDP–the world's largest non-liner architectural structure with its flowing curves–and transformed it in the most spectacular way, we hoped to invite many people to be part of DDP's new future as it celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Cheers to Your Dreams! (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
5 Cheers!, Seoul Light DDP 2024 Winter
To celebrate a joyful Christmas and year-end, five artists delivered heartfelt messages of hope and encouragement. Immerse yourself in five omnibus works, each offering a unique message of support, brought to life through a large-scale immersive experience.
Recording Life 'Cheers to Your Everyday Life!' (2024) by Unione CommunicationsDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Cheers 1. Choir – Cheers to Your Everyday Life!
Recording Life
A married couple enjoying their ordinary daily life suddenly found themselves amidst a massive choir. Though initially overwhelmed, they quickly regained their composure, leading the crowd in applause. As a grand choral performance unfolded, they soon returned to their everyday lives, as if it had all been a dream.
Kim Sun-woo 'Cheers to Your Dreams!' (2024) by Unione CommunicationsDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Cheers 2. Play – Cheers to Your Dreams!
Kim Sun-woo
Shooting stars fell upon a group of dodo birds isolated in a dense forest. Embracing the fallen stars, they began to rise into the sky. Around them, meteors and balloons soared, while a dazzling aurora illuminated the scene as they embrace one another.
Joguman Studio 'Cheers to Your Transformation!' (2024) by Unione CommunicationsDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Cheers 3. Magic Show – Cheers to Your Transformation!
Joguman Studio
Brachio, trapped behind a foggy glass, broke free from the past and moves towards a new beginning. Amid vibrant patterns, a whirlwind of emotions filled the space between ending and beginning. At last, Brachio embarked on a fresh start alongside cherished friends.
JE BAAK 'Cheers to Your Smile!' (2024) by Unione CommunicationsDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Cheers 4. Claymation – Cheers to Your Smile!
JE BAAK
Across the rough textured surface of DDP, various smiling faces emerged, gradually giving way to a giant character with a mysterious smile, filling the space with a warm and gentle aura. As DDP's first-ever claymation work, this piece blended the rich textures and earthy tones of clay with computer graphics, offering a Korean interpretation and expression of the smile.
Jean Jullien 'Cheers to Your Relationships!' (2024) by Unione CommunicationsDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Cheers 5. Performance – Cheers to Your Relationships!
Jean Jullien
Inspired by the childhood train rides often enjoyed at festivals in Korea and beyond, Jean’s various artworks marched in a line, waving hands to greet the audience, delivering a message of encouragement and connection.
At Seoul Light DDP 2024, visitors could also enjoy a New Year’s countdown event.
Seoul Light DDP 2024 : New Year's Countdown (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
Seoul Lite DDP New Year Countdown
Welcoming the New Year with unforgettable moments only at DDP. As numbers transformed into vibrant animations, they created mesmerizing patterns, capturing the excitement and anticipation of the year ahead.
Seoul Light DDP 2024 : New Year's Countdown (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
A shining moment for both DDP and us all! Shine Together! As midnight approached, the seasons dance with dynamic energy, reflecting on the days gone by.
Seoul Light DDP 2024 : New Year's Countdown (2024) by WYSIWYG, VERSEDAYDongdaemun Design Plaza | DDP
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