Jung Boram worked in the fashion and clothing industry in Seoul for over ten years. Seeking possibilities beyond industry-driven fashion, he moved to Jeju to explore clothing made in closer relationship with nature. He now grows organic cotton in Gwangpyeong-ri, Andeok-myeon, and works across the entire process from seeds to thread, fabric, and finished garments. Early in his life on the island, he spent a month walking Jeju without a mobile phone, an experience that became a turning point in how he saw the land and its people. From that time, he shaped the idea of “doing fashion through agriculture,” connecting natural materials and inspiration directly to design. Mokhwaoreum is not just a farm, but a place where farming, making, festivals, and exchange come together, as he continues to experiment with sustainable markets and new ways of working.

Originally from Poland, she has lived in Korea for 17 years and has been based in Jeju for the past four, building her daily life on the island.

She first came to Korea on a government scholarship, later settling through work and marriage, and eventually chose Jeju after experiencing burnout from corporate life in Seoul.

A close encounter with haenyeo during her travels left a strong impression, leading her to write a novel inspired by their lives and, ultimately, to move to Jeju herself.

While walking along the shore, she began collecting colorful shells, which grew into a craft practice using materials gathered from the Jeju sea to create everyday objects such as norigae and bookmarks.

As interest in her work led to sales, she expanded into one-day classes and offline events, continuing to find new ways to introduce the story of Jeju’s shells to a wider audience.

A creative artist who explores the intersection of traditional arts and digital technology, reinterpreting the emotions and narratives of tradition through a contemporary lens. She leads Insphere, a creative studio that brings together media art, performance, and digital technology, founded from her background in traditional dance and a desire to help its inner stories resonate more deeply with modern audiences. The name Insphere combines inspiration and atmosphere, reflecting a vision of spaces that connect people, art and technology, and tradition and the future. Since settling in Jeju, the island’s myths, rituals, and rhythms of life have naturally shaped her work, with digital technology used as a tool to reveal what cannot be seen. Her practice often transforms space itself through light and media, becoming a central element in performances and exhibitions. Grounded in collaboration with local artists and a commitment to creating sustainable cultural work, Insphere is now preparing to connect Jeju with a wider global audience.