In Janghang, South Korea, Team B/O has creatively reimagined the old Janghang Smelter chimney as 'The Roaming Chimney', a moving sculpture that symbolizes the town's collective memory. Established in 1936, this former copper refining facility represents both industrial growth and environmental degradation. Engaging deeply with local elders, the team collected rich stories illustrating the chimney's role in everyday life, emphasizing its emotional weight. This project aims to breathe new life into the structure, encouraging intergenerational dialogue by presenting it as a playful, sentient entity rather than a static relic of past pollution.
The Roaming Chimney envisions the smokestack as a playful, sentient presence, transforming it into a living symbol of shared history and intergenerational dialogue.
Team B/O engaged with the local community to gather stories that highlighted the chimney's emotional and cultural significance, portraying it as a character, not just an artifact.
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