what art can do.

I've been passing by these painted stairs 2 days a week for over an year. These stairs were painted by art major college students nearby. Since the stairs are located outdoor it no longer has its original look, but we can still get the message that the students wanted to deliever.

Seoul has quite uneven contour level. You can see mountains wherever you go in Korea. Seoul is no exception so many house are on the hill.

This district, where I go twice a week to give a lesson, is not not really un 'uptown' even though it's sitted up on the hill. Number of constructions are going on for redevelopment at the moment.

From what I can see, art students intended to give this area fresh breath. To those who go back to home after tiring work, these stairs could have been another stress if they were unpainted. However by touching of young students' brushes, it is giving smile on people who live up stairs.

It is amazing to realize what art can do in the society.

You might have seen this painting of sky in little kid's drawing book or you might remember drawing it in your childhood. With a thoughtful idea of painting the stairs, this simple painting of sky has been an art.