The Pavilion, whose theme was "Australia: In Harmony with the Ocean" featured an innovative sculpture screen like ocean waves in the main show upon which images of Australia were projected, and visitors also had the chance for a photo opportunity with caricatured lifesaver kangaroos, an image which became viral on Facebook as a "must do" activity at the Pavilion.
The Commissioner for the Pavilion, Mr Kevin Nixon, attributed the success of the Pavilion due to its innovative approach. "We wanted to do something in the main show which hadn't been done before," he said. "The sculpture screen, which some have said looked like bird's wings, or ocean waves, did just that".
Visitors were also introduced to the indigenous relationship with the oceans and coastline at the entry to the Pavilion, with works by Torres Strait Islander Billy Missi, and a series of mimi poles marked out the space as a quintessential introduction to Australia.
A comprehensive Gift Shop and restaurant kiosk rounded out the Pavilion, where one could purchase Pavilion branded umbrellas, magnets, polo shirts amongst other items, and kangaroo and beef steak pies.
The Awards Ceremony, a feature of Expositions since the first Exhibition in London in 1851, and re-introduced in 2005 Aichi, were held on the penultimate day of the Expo, which wrapped up it's 3-month stint on the Korean peninsula on 12 August.
Australia was beaten by United Arab Emirates (Silver) and China (Gold) in the Creative Display category, with Germany winning Gold for Thematic Content.
For Foundation Expo '88's photo gallery on the Australia Pavilion and Expo 2012 Yeosu, visit http://www.facebook.com/foundationexpo88/
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