Inspiring Artist, Curiosity-Driven Researcher, Visionary Activist
Illuminating Stories of the Unseen
Treasure Island Anthropology​​​​​​​​​​
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Immersing myself into Jeju Indigenous’—my island neighbors’—narratives inspired me never to assume one’s reality, but expand my perspective by proactively engaging differences. I shared the excellence of Jeju culture and advocated for its continuity through ethnographic research, photo essays, and films.
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​​​​​​​My applied anthropology X environmental science service initiative seeks to restore Jeju’s marine ecosystem and save Jeju’s beloved Haenyeo heritage from the brink of extinction. I collaborated with Haenyeo in developing, deploying, and managing my artificial reef.
​​​​​​​Whether translating Catullus’ poetry or interpreting Greek myth, I am fascinated by what the ancient world teaches about human life. Not only is Classics intellectually rewarding, but it also provides a broader perspective from which to approach anthropology, literature, and the arts.
​​​​​​​​​Down to my heartstrings, I am a total artist and a storyteller. As much as I am an analytical thinker, my primary instinct is to feel the tragic beauty of this world and the humans. I like poetry for its boundlessness, photography for its room of rediscovery, and film for its immersive power.
BIology & Environmental Science
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​​​​​​​​Tidal pools and Grandma’s small garden are where I first found my love of learning and artistic inspiration. Since then, I have been passionate about applying my education to preserve the natural world.
