What Does the Rain Reveal?

I’m not a pluviophile.
A what?
A pluviophile is someone who loves rain.
This person receives true peace of mind when it’s raining.
A good rainstorm brings him joy—and lots of it!
Me? I like sunny days.

During South Korea’s monsoon season, more than 31 inches
of torrential rain can fall in less than a month.
So unless you’re a pluviophile, life can be dreary during this time.

Some creative art students decided to brighten this bleak season
by painting murals on Seoul’s downtown sidewalks.

But these weren’t just any murals.
These young artists used hydrochromic paint—
which is invisible on dry surfaces.
But as soon as the rain hits the pavement,
the painted bright images are revealed!
The rain actually transforms the dull gray sidewalk
into vibrant scenes of whales, turtles and fish.

Check out these photos of hydrochromic painted Seoul sidewalks: