Seven Trans Art majors participate in producing three large-scale (2m) sculptures of the official character “Pruma” 

Installed at the Central Library, Cheonma Art Center, and Yeungnam University Station… expected to serve as campus landmarks and photo zones 

Practical creative opportunities and “Art Creation Scholarship” support to strengthen student competencies

[February 13, 2026]

 <The Yeungnam University character “Pruma” sculpture and Trans Art students who participated in its production, along with Professor SHIN Gi-woon>

 Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) has installed large-scale sculptures embodying the University’s official character, “Peuruma,” at key locations across campus, drawing significant attention. The project is particularly meaningful in that the sculptures were created not by established artists, but through the direct participation of current students from the College of Art and Design’s Department of Trans Art.

The University launched the “Pruma Sculpture Production Project” to strengthen the symbolic identity of major campus spaces and to convey a friendly institutional image to visitors, completing installation on the 20th.

 Seven students from the Department of Trans Art (advised by Professor SHIN Gi-woon) in the College of Art and Design participated in the project. Over a period of approximately five months beginning in September of last year, the students were directly involved in the entire production process—from design planning and material selection to fabrication and painting—thereby enhancing their practical competencies as emerging artists.

 Each sculpture measures approximately 2 meters in height and 1.2 meters in width. They were produced by integrating FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic), known for its durability and lightweight properties, with 3D printing technology. The works vividly depict “Pruma,” a friendly character reinterpretation of the University’s symbolic “Cheonma” (Heavenly Horse).

 <Trans Art students producing the “Pruma” sculpture>

The sculptures have been installed at three high-traffic and easily accessible locations: ▲the Central Library ▲the Cheonma Art Center ▲near Exit 3 of Yeungnam University Station on Daegu Metro Line 2.NOH Hye-rim (Class of ’21, Department of Trans Art), who led the project, stated, “It was a valuable opportunity to apply what we learned in the classroom to a real-world project. Although there were technical challenges, we overcame them through teamwork and were able to grow to the next level as emerging artists. I hope this work will provide joyful memories not only to members of Yeungnam University but also to local residents.”

Professor SHIN Gi-woon of the Department of Trans Art, who supervised the project, commented, “This case enhances both educational value and school pride, as students directly created a symbol of the University and contributed to the campus environment. I hope the newly installed Peuruma sculptures will serve as a medium conveying Yeungnam University’s vibrant and friendly image to both members and visitors.”

 In addition, as part of the project, the students carried out repair work on deteriorated sections of the large-scale “Cheonma” sculpture previously installed at the Cheonma Jimum Gate. They removed rust from the sculpture’s surface and repainted it in blue, the symbolic color of Yeungnam University, thereby contributing to further enhancement of the campus landscape.

 <Trans Art students conducting repair work on the large “Cheonma” sculpture located at the entrance of Cheonma Jimum Gate>

 Meanwhile, YU awarded the President’s Special Scholarship for Artistic Creation (“Art Creation Scholarship”) to the students who participated in the project in recognition of their efforts. The University also plans to continue promoting various initiatives that integrate students’ disciplinary competencies into campus environment improvement and institutional brand enhancement.