Join us for the opening reception of YOONSEUL, an evening marking the meeting of two landscapes through photography.

YOONSEUL (윤슬), meaning “shimmering light dancing on the water's surface,” reflects moments that pass quickly yet leave a lasting impression. In this exhibition, Hyoung-Sik Jin presents a deeply personal visual journey shaped over the course of a year, moving between South Korea and South Africa.

Through his photographic works, the artist captures landscapes not as they are typically seen, but as they are felt. Light becomes more than illumination. It becomes memory, presence, and quiet resilience. Like reflections on water or traces left on the surface of a life marked by time, these images invite viewers to pause and reconsider what is often overlooked.

This exhibition is not merely about scenery. It is about perspective. It opens a space for dialogue between two distant yet unexpectedly connected lands, offering a meaningful opportunity for artistic exchange between Korea and South Africa.

Hyoung-Sik Jin

Hyoung-Sik Jin is a contemporary photographer known for his thoughtful exploration of light, time, and landscape. His work captures quiet, often overlooked moments, transforming them into reflections of memory and emotion. He has received multiple awards, including recognition in the Korean Air Photo Contest and the Hyundai Photography Competition, where he was selected among the “50 Photographers of the Year.” With a series of solo and group exhibitions across South Korea, his work continues to shape a distinctive visual language grounded in subtlety and depth.

DATE

8 May 2026

TIME

5PM

VENUE

Korean Cultural Centre SA

(📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria)

ADMISSION

Free

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012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr