After studying art and East Asian culture in Lithuania, she came to Korea and has now made Jeju her home for the past 12 years. Having been interested in mythology since childhood, she has expanded her artistic world by illustrating the island’s myths and the stories of its people. Recently, she launched a small publishing house called “Noguri Books,” where she continues to create stories and picture books set in Jeju. After taking a break from creative work while raising her child, she is now focusing on making books that children in her family and local community can enjoy together. In this episode, we listen to the life and work of an illustrator who is bringing Jeju mythology into stories for today.

Born in Seoul, she has moved through New York and Jeju, choosing the direction of her life along the way. She has created film festivals, exhibitions, and humanities art spaces, consistently planning places where people can meet, and says she learned that relationships and stories are her greatest assets. These days, she is focusing on cultural education that connects generations and regions through study and teaching, hoping to create spaces where more people can learn and share together. She believes that wherever one lives, what matters most are people and stories, and wants to share the idea that each day of being alive is itself a form of art. In this episode, we listen to the journey of a planner who has shaped her own path across different cities.

Based in Jeju, she performs on stage interpreting blues and standard jazz in her own voice. With a solid vocal foundation and a wide expressive range, she moves freely from delicate tones to powerful energy in her singing. She views jazz as a conversation created together by musicians and the audience, shaping the mood and connection of each day into music on stage. Recently, she has been focusing on jazz ensemble work and vocal study, continuing to explore new musical attempts rooted in jazz. Moving between Jeju and Seoul, she balances performance and creative work while steadily refining her own musical identity.