The story
Aurora Dance means the dance of light. After moving from Seoul to Goseong, the artist watched light shift across the sea, mountain ridges, and sunset and began bringing that movement into her lamps. Years of working alone in a Goseong studio led to a second home for the work: an old house in Sokcho's Saemaeul-gil where people can encounter the pieces in person.
“내가 나랑 놀아요 — I make time to play, just for me.”
Owner, Aurora Dance
What they stand for
The artist's phrase is '내가 나랑 놀아요' — 'I make time to play, just for me.' Making things by hand became a way to let go of fixed ideas about who she had to be. The Sokcho house carries that spirit: a place to slow down, listen to music, follow a small curiosity, and enjoy the work without needing to buy anything.
Behind the signature
The room holds handmade lights, mobiles, and small objects made in the Goseong studio. Some give coastal finds or leftover materials a new life in light and movement. Because the pieces are made one at a time, even similar objects have their own character.
Local tip
Find the old house at 4 Saemaeul 4-gil, a short detour from Sokcho Beach. It opens twice on Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00–18:00 and 19:00–21:00. The artist may change opening dates, so check Instagram before setting out.
Seasonal note
Creative sessions invite visitors to draw with light and thread, make a mobile, or turn an album cover into a lamp. Short experiences are available on arrival when the studio can accommodate them; regular and group classes require advance booking.
For travelers
You can come in simply to look, or try a short making session when one is available. The lights and mobiles offer another way to remember the coast, through the artist's sense of play rather than a standard souvenir. Ask about a piece if it catches your eye; availability and prices vary by work.
