“Each person comes to me as a work of art.
And my artistry lies in appreciating and accompanying their journey in truth, goodness, and beauty—toward the emergence of homo aestheticus. This has become a source of pure pleasure, honor, and gratitude for me.”
Vivienne Kim
Art of Living & Work of Art
The art of living serves as a kaleidoscopic lens through which we can appreciate and nurture individuals as works of art. It offers us—whether as a collective humanity or as individuals—a glimpse into our real-life movement toward a beautiful life, inclusive of spheres, directions, one’s background, stage, or season in life.
While we appreciate each other's personal journeys, the current exhibition also mirrors the distinctive eras that have shaped civilization as a whole. The aspiration to enter an era of beauty makes it both timely and essential to pause and reflect on our origins and the future we hope to shape for humanity.
Design Your Beautiful Life
Vivienne’s journey showcased in this exhibition serves as one model for you to uncover your own beauty.
Please select one of the three patterns and design your or your brand’s journey to homo aestheticus. If you were to curate an exhibition, what artefacts would you display in each world? Which world is your favorite? Where do you spend the most time? How do you travel between the worlds? Is there a particular world you'd like to explore more deeply? How do you describe the state of happiness, flourishing, and beauty in your tradition or culture?
Feel free to revisit any of the stations for inspiration. We encourage you to share your design with one another. Each of us is a treasure, layered with countless meanings, wisdom, beauty, and worth. As we grow in appreciation, we unlock new possibilities for the future of humanity and the world.
We would love to hear about your journey toward a beautiful life and appreciate you as a work of art!
Acknowledgment
On behalf of Life in Appreciation: An Elegant Move to Homo Aestheticus Phrase No. 1, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this exhibition. We wish to acknowledge the generous support of the Conference on Medicine and Religion, as well as the contributions of medical professionals, ethicists, and the many diverse caregivers in our society whose work has fostered healing and flourishing. This exhibition is a tribute to the beauty of humanity, and we are delighted to embark on this aesthetic journey together. Thank you for being part of this celebration.
Boston University School of Theology l Boston University Arts Initiatives l Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium l Harvard University Divinity School l Duke University Divinity School l Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts l Duke Chapel Pathways l Asbury Theological Seminary l Oral Roberts University College of Theology and Ministry l Korea Soongsil Cyber University Center for Christian Counselling and Social Work l Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston l Duke Memorial United Methodist Church l Asbury United Methodist Church l Church of the Lord l Good Shepherd Methodist Church l Moon Dental Hospital l Duke University Hospital l Pedersen Chiropractic Center & CTS Center l St. John Medical Center l Inha University Hospital l Samsung Medical Center l Sejong Heart Center l Allbareun Orthopedics Clinic l Chungra Orthpedics Hospital l Wooridul Spine Hospital Pohang My beloved family, friends, medical team, local businesses, and those who became a source of inspiration by doing good works in the society’s larger care system.
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