태초에 ‘바라봄’이 있어…단번의 시선이 4시간 오페라로 [.txt]

In the small bus stop of Jindo, a radar-like object discovered a round and blue sea. After driving for a while, the car window revealed the picturesque sea, and the bus swiftly left, leaving the person yearning for the view. An elderly lady's voice from the back seat filled the air with laughter. So amused was she that she dropped the hand holding her purse.

The lively elderly lady continued to laugh, seemingly enjoying the antics. As an outsider, she specifically sought out this scenery, but for the elderly lady, the vast sea was a part of her daily life. She confidently instructed to take a picture of the newly-built Namyangyu Bridge, which she found impressive. Nearby, another elderly lady chimed in, suggesting to capture the bridge as well.

The dazzling sunlight reflected like sparkling gems on the sea, creating an unforgettable memory. The elderly lady assured that April 5th was the best time to visit Namyangyu, as the cherry blossoms would be at their peak. As she spoke, her purse-shaped phone case resembled Claude Monet's "Impression, Sunrise." Monet, who had witnessed the stars shining over the Korean coast countless times, recounted her daily encounters with the beautiful scene.

Over five hours, people met and communicated with each other, sharing experiences that went beyond the convenience of flights and the money spent. At two libraries in Namyangyu, lectures on Korean culture took place, including a foreign woman and a pianist from Russia. The striking gaze of the student, who had dreamed of becoming a singer, would remain in her heart as the inspiration for her music.

The student's home in Seoul had recently relocated to Namyangyu, where she first witnessed the intense gaze of the model, who never forgot her presence. She would carry the memory of that gaze, using it as fuel for her music. The ability to see is as crucial as it gets. It is the foundation of all cognitive activities, such as seeing, understanding, and appreciating.

The warm sunshine of spring makes people open their eyes wide, reminding them that "to see" is to perceive and comprehend through the brain. Just as Claude Monet's "Impression, Sunrise" depicts the beauty of dawn, we too must focus on the power of sight in our lives. The story concludes with the majestic Namyangyu Bridge, illuminated by vibrant lights, beckoning, "Look at me!"