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Jeju Island: Seeing Jeju through Kim Young Gap’s eyes

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Kim Young Gap's pictures are a record of the real Jeju Island that we might otherwise have missed. This is why voyaging through his insights is such as special experience.

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The real Jeju, an island which a man loved more than himselfJeju Island: Seeing Jeju through Kim Young Gap’s eyes


“Attaining joy and beauty through nature and its wonders.”

This is a quote from the book <I Was on the Island> (2004), published by photographer Kim Young Gap. It shows how the writer loved the nature of Jeju Island. Was it because of the passion of the subject? There are aspects of Jeju in his pictures which are different from what we know. It is not because of a change in the landscape. After Kim persevered in returning to the exact same spot over and over again to capture that perfect shot,  when he finally captured it, this was his ‘instant ecstasy’. His pictures are a record of the real Jeju Island that we might otherwise have missed. This is why voyaging through Kim Young Gap’s insights is such as special experience.


마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
A Place Where the Artist’s Passion Is Preserved,Kim Young Gap Gallery Dumoak


The Kim Young Gap Gallery Dumoak is a gallery where  photographer Kim Young Gap remodelled an old school in his lifetime, and Dumoak is an old name of Hallasan Mountain. He took pictures of Jeju from 1985 when he first settled down here until he passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2005. His ashes were scattered in the garden of the gallery, so it is not an exaggeration to say that his love for Jeju will last forever. It seems that his spirit remains everywhere in the building. You can hear a recording of his voice in the media room and view a selection of his camera equipment and other items through a window to his office. After looking over the Kim’s work on display in the exhibition rooms, you can enjoy a break in the café behind the gallery.


마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
Kim Young Gap’s favorite volcanic coneYongnuni Oreum


“There is no color that dims your eyes on the vast middle grassland. There is no sound that disturbs your ears. And there is no unpleasant smell that clogs the nose. There is nothing that distracts the mind. I love that mid-range grasslands and hills.”


- Kim Young Gap <I Was on the Island> (2004)


마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>


Among the mid-range mountainous area of Jeju Island, Kim’s favorite volcanic cone was Yongnuni Oreum. It looks as if a dragon laid here and is named after its shape. When you look down from the sky, it looks like a dragon’s eye. Though it is associated with a “dragon,” its ridge is actually rather soft and gentle, and even at a slow pace you can reach the summit in 30 minutes.

Kim described its charm thus: “Twenty years wasn’t enough to shoot everything.”

So let’s climb this oreum through the eyes of Kim Young Gap.


마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
Dunjibong


“It is not the landscape we see with our eyes that I’m trying to capture in my photos. It’s the light, wind, clouds, rain, and mist of the ever changing fields. That perfect moment disappears instantly. It's an instant ecstasy.”


– Kim Young Gap <I Was on the Island> (2004)



마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>


Dunjibong, located to the west of Bijarim Forest, is a relatively unknown place compared to Yongnuni Oreum, but Kim Young Gap described it in this way. “The magic that captured my soul, and which made the island, is hidden here.” While he was terminally ill and no longer able to carry a camera, Kim said it was the clearest place he could still picture in his mind. The shape and appearance of Dunjibong is rough, but the artist wanted to express the wind, rain, and fog of Jeju from here, and his intention has been reflected in the ‘Cloud Mound.’ Let’s discover Dunjibong and look for the artist’s ‘Instant Ecstasy.’ 



Marado Island


“If you look at the lives of the people and vegetation fighting against the wind, you can easily see why Marado is precious. It is a small, pristine island where the wisdom necessary for life in the world is hidden.”


– Kim Young Gap <Marado> (1995)


마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>
마음이 차분해지는 가을의 순간 <김영갑의 제주, 삽시간의 황홀>


Kim Young Gap spent some time on Marado Island when he was feeling uninspired taking pictures of villages in the mid-mountain area. His first work was also titled ‘Marado’. Marado doesn’t have any big attractions, but it is symbolic as the southernmost island in Korea. It has the southernmost temple, the southernmost cathedral, the southernmost church, and the southernmost territorial marker. Kim Young Gap said, “Although it is not an island with special attractions, it is a small but precious island where you can make the most of your travel experience.” Let's walk around the island in the spirit of his words. Even if you walk slowly, you will be able to see the whole island in one to two hours. Walking slowly on a small island, you might see for yourself what Kim meant.




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    The real Jeju, an island which a man loved more than himself

    Jeju Island: Seeing Jeju through Kim Young Gap’s eyes

    “Attaining joy and beauty through nature and its wonders.”

    This is a quote from the book <I Was on the Island> (2004), published by photographer Kim Young Gap. It shows how the writer loved the nature of Jeju Island. Was it because of the passion of the subject? There are aspects of Jeju in his pictures which are different from what we know. It is not because of a change in the landscape. After Kim persevered in returning to the exact same spot over and over again to capture that perfect shot,  when he finally captured it, this was his ‘instant ecstasy’. His pictures are a record of the real Jeju Island that we might otherwise have missed. This is why voyaging through Kim Young Gap’s insights is such as special experience.

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    A Place Where the Artist’s Passion Is Preserved,

    Kim Young Gap Gallery Dumoak


    The Kim Young Gap Gallery Dumoak is a gallery where  photographer Kim Young Gap remodelled an old school in his lifetime, and Dumoak is an old name of Hallasan Mountain. He took pictures of Jeju from 1985 when he first settled down here until he passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2005. His ashes were scattered in the garden of the gallery, so it is not an exaggeration to say that his love for Jeju will last forever. It seems that his spirit remains everywhere in the building. You can hear a recording of his voice in the media room and view a selection of his camera equipment and other items through a window to his office. After looking over the Kim’s work on display in the exhibition rooms, you can enjoy a break in the café behind the gallery.

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    Kim Young Gap Gallery Dumoak



    ​Address 137, Samdal-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si
    ​Hours Daily 09:30 - 18:00 (March - June, September - October), 09:30 - 19:00 (July to August), 09:30 - 17:00 (November to February) | Closed on Wednesdays, New Year’s Day, Seollal, and Chuseok
    ​Fees Adult: 3,000 Won, Student/Soldier/National merit/Resident: 2,000 Won, Child/Senior: 1,000 Won, Child under 7/Disabled: free
    ​Bus After getting on bus 720 at Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, get off at Pyoseon high school bus stop and walk to Pyoseon-ri bus stop for 1 minute and transfer to the bus 910, and get off at Samdal-il-ri Samdal Health Care Centre bus stop. | It takes 1 hour and 42 minutes
    ​Parking Free parking available
    ​Web www.dumoak.co.kr
    ​Phone 064-784-9907



    Kim Young Gap’s favorite volcanic cone

    Yongnuni Oreum


    “There is no color that dims your eyes on the vast middle grassland. There is no sound that disturbs your ears. And there is no unpleasant smell that clogs the nose. There is nothing that distracts the mind. I love that mid-range grasslands and hills.”

    - Kim Young Gap <I Was on the Island> (2004)

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    Among the mid-range mountainous area of Jeju Island, Kim’s favorite volcanic cone was Yongnuni Oreum. It looks as if a dragon laid here and is named after its shape. When you look down from the sky, it looks like a dragon’s eye. Though it is associated with a “dragon,” its ridge is actually rather soft and gentle, and even at a slow pace you can reach the summit in 30 minutes. 

    Kim described its charm thus: “Twenty years wasn’t enough to shoot everything.”

    So let’s climb this oreum through the eyes of Kim Young Gap.

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    Yongnuni Oreum 



    ​Address San 28, Jongdal-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si
    ​Bus Catch bus 710 at the Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal and get off at the Chanam Dongsan stop. It’s a further 15 minutes on foot. | It takes 1 hour and 21 minutes.
    ​Parking Free parking available




    Dunjibong


    “It is not the landscape we see with our eyes that I’m trying to capture in my photos. It’s the light, wind, clouds, rain, and mist of the ever changing fields. That perfect moment disappears instantly. It's an instant ecstasy.”

    – Kim Young Gap <I Was on the Island> (2004)

    ​

    Dunjibong, located to the west of Bijarim Forest, is a relatively unknown place compared to Yongnuni Oreum, but Kim Young Gap described it in this way. “The magic that captured my soul, and which made the island, is hidden here.” While he was terminally ill and no longer able to carry a camera, Kim said it was the clearest place he could still picture in his mind. The shape and appearance of Dunjibong is rough, but the artist wanted to express the wind, rain, and fog of Jeju from here, and his intention has been reflected in the ‘Cloud Mound.’ Let’s discover Dunjibong and look for the artist’s ‘Instant Ecstasy.’ 

    Dunjibong


    ​Address San 40, Handongri, Gucheong-eup, Jeju-si
    ​Bus Take intercity bus No. 710 from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, get off at Songdang Elementary School bus stop. Transfer to the 990 cross-country bus, get off at the Maze Land stop, and walk 20 minutes on foot | It takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.





    Marado Island


    “If you look at the lives of the people and vegetation fighting against the wind, you can easily see why Marado is precious. It is a small, pristine island where the wisdom necessary for life in the world is hidden.”

    – Kim Young Gap <Marado> (1995)

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    Kim Young Gap spent some time on Marado Island when he was feeling uninspired taking pictures of villages in the mid-mountain area. His first work was also titled ‘Marado’. Marado doesn’t have any big attractions, but it is symbolic as the southernmost island in Korea. It has the southernmost temple, the southernmost cathedral, the southernmost church, and the southernmost territorial marker. Kim Young Gap said, “Although it is not an island with special attractions, it is a small but precious island where you can make the most of your travel experience.” Let's walk around the island in the spirit of his words. Even if you walk slowly, you will be able to see the whole island in one to two hours. Walking slowly on a small island, you might see for yourself what Kim meant.

    Marado 



    ​Address Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo
    ​Transportation Take bus 755 from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, get off at Moseulpo Port and catch a ferry | It takes 1 hour 17 minutes by bus, 30 minutes by ferry
    ​Parking Free parking available




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