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The Peace Mask Project is dedicated to creating bridges
between cultures and across generations through
community workshops and exhibitions
of original "Life Masks."
Also known as "Peace Masks," these unique and expressive
facial impressions are made from traditional hand-made papers.
Individually, each "life mask" represents
a serene symbol of peaceful spirit.
Shown together in large wall murals, the collective masks
also serve as a reminder that the fate of humankind depends on
allowing for and appreciating diversity while striving
towards more meaningful cooperation.
In addition to the life masks, portrait photographs and peace
statements of each model are recorded during the Peace
Mask Workshops and become integral components
of the exhibitions and the project record.
Working in conjunction with Korean, Japanese and
international peace and environmental NGOs, the volunteers
who contribute to the project are actively engaged in establishing,
promoting, and exhibiting new pathways to harmony and peace
in an increasingly more complex and fractured world.
Myong Hee Kim (creator and director),
The Daeum Institute, (organizer),
Robert Kowalczyk (international coordinator),
and all members of the volunteer staff
welcome any and all contributions of spirit and effort
to The Peace Mask Project.
A History of the Life Mask / Peace Mask Projects
A number of links are available. They can be found under the year. More will be added soon.
SEA'S EARTH DAY IN TAKAHAMA |
2010 |
Fukui Prefecture, Japan |
Joururiji, Temple 2009
JOURURIJI TEMPLE (A National Treasure of Japan) |
2009 |
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
FIVE ARTISTS BY THE SEA |
2009 |
Fukui Prefecture, Japan |
Korean International School (Osaka) 2008
KOREA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OSAKA |
2008 |
Ibaragi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MUSEUMS FOR PEACE |
2008 |
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan |
Asia Cultural Center (Vermont) 2008
ASIA CULTURE CENTER VERMONT |
2008 |
Brattleboro, Vermont |
BRATTLEBORO MUSEUM |
2008 |
Brattleboro, Vermont |
SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING |
2008 |
Brattleboro, Vermont |
School for International Training (Vermont) 2008
FIRST WORLD CONFERENCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR PEACE |
Albacete, Spain |
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PEACE MASK KOREA |
2005 |
A Proposal (Seoul, Korea) |
THIRD KOREAN AUTHORS WORKSHOP AND EXHIBITION |
2005 |
Young-in Authors Museum Seoul, Korea |
Young-in Authors Museum (Seoul, Korea) 2005
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI |
2005 |
New Delhi, India |
PUSAN DEMOCRATIC PARK "OUR HOPE FOR WORLD PEACE " |
2005 |
Pusan, Korea |
University of Delhi (New Delhi, India) 2005
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL "CROSSROADS" EXHIBITION |
Osaka, Japan |
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OKAYAMA PREFECTURAL MUSEUM |
2004 |
Okayama City, Japan |
Okayama Prefectural Museum, Japan 2004
KOREAN CONFLICT SERIES THREE ("COMFORT WOMEN ") THE STREAM OF LIFE AND PEACE |
2003 |
Chonginara Galery, Seoul, Korea |
KOREAN CONFLICT SERIES TWO (THE KWANGJU UPRISING) THE LIGHT OF PEACE |
2003 |
Bukku Cultural Center, Kwangju, Korea |
KOREAN CONFLICT SERIES ONE (THE CHEJU MASSACRE) THE WIND OF PEACE |
2003 |
Halla Art Hall (Cheju Island, Korea) |
Asia ~ Pacific Peace Research Association Conference, Cambodia 2003
ASIA ~ PACIFIC PEACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE |
2003 |
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
INSTITUTE FOR REVERENTIAL ECOLOGY |
2003 |
Santa Barbara, California |
SECOND KOREAN AUTHORS WORKSHOP AND EXHIBITION |
Young-in Authors Museum Seoul, Korea |
Institute for Reverential Ecology, USA 2003
JAPAN ~ KOREA LIFE MASK PROJECT |
2000 to 2002 |
27 Sites in Japan and Korea |
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Life Mask 2000 ~ 2002 Final Yokohama Exhibition June 2002 |
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Himeji Children's Center, a Permanent Life Mask Installation