Graduation project
Long Live the Pine
Seoungjun Lee
An installation depicts the traditional Korean window placement as a portal to nature, with the aim of revitalising the cultural significance of the pine tree.
In Korean culture, the pine tree represents life, longevity, integrity and elegance. It also has deep significance for Seoungjun Lee, evoking memories of his upbringing. Traditionally, the tree played a vital role in Korean life: it was used to construct homes, its needles announced new births, it served as firewood and shade, and it even provided pinewood coffins. Sadly, these customs are fading amidst rapid modernisation and limited access to nature. This project aims to revive this connection by recontextualising conventional Korean living. The installation depicts the traditional placement of windows as a portal, framing nature from within the domestic environment.