By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee

The Embassy of Peru in the Republic of Korea inaugurated on August 21 the exhibition “Conciencia/Awareness” by renowned graphic designer Ciro Palomino at the 172G Gallery located in 172, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

The exhibition “Conciencia/Awareness” includes 43 illustrations that address various topics such as war and its consequences, the situation of the Korean peninsula, climate change, freedom of expression, emigration, education, among other topics.

The pieces exhibited by Ciro do not need any interpretation, because as he himself points out, “each work is an imaginary character that tells us about its problems”, in which “art allows us to build paths of reflection”.

For the artist, the visual message can be so powerful today that it reaches every corner of the planet through communication networks. In this way, “art can unite borders with a single objective: to raise awareness”.

The exhibition also includes 5 works made in 3D and illustrations of the most important cities of the Republic of Korea.

The opening ceremony was attended by members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Korea, cultural institutions, the press and the Peruvian community residing in Korea. The exhibition will be open to the general public until September 6.