PHOTOS: Giant lobster statue attracts Seoulites to Seokchon Lake
By Han Jun-guPosted : September 6, 2024, 15:45Updated : September 6, 2024, 15:45
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - "Lobster Wonderland," a gigantic art piece created by British pop artist Philip Colbert is attracting visitors to Seokchon Lake, an iconic venue for outdoor installments of artistic structures.
The public art project Lobster Wonderland, hosted by Lotte Property & Development, the management body of the 555-meter-tall Lotte World Tower, will be put on display from Sept. 6 to 29, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the tallest building in Korea.
Colbert, the creator of Lobster Wonderland, is known for his playful and witty lobster-themed artworks. Colbert is often referred to as the "next Andy Warhol."
The highlight of the project is a massive 16-meter-tall and 30.5-meter-wide lobster art balloon floating on Seokchon Lake. Named "Floating Lobster King," it's the largest of Colbert's works.
Busking performances will be held every Saturday at 5 p.m. during the exhibition period.
Philip Colbert(center)cuts a ribbon during the opening ceremony for the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Philip Colbert walks to the opening ceremony of the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Philip Colbert poses for a photo at the opening ceremony of the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Philip Colbert takes a photo of lobster claw-shaped scissors at the opening ceremony of the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
A person takes a photo of the "Floating Lobster King" art balloon at the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
A person views the "Floating Lobster King" art balloon at the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Philip Colbert poses for a photo at the opening ceremony of the public art project "Lobster Wonderland" at Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
The "Floating Lobster King" art balloon floats on Seokchon Lake, Seoul, Sept. 6, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
