November / December 2025 (Vol. 49 No. 06)

Eye Beyond The Poles

Memories of the Future

The glacier rises as a vast wall between sea and sky. Beneath its shrouded whiteness, blue crystals unfurl like a silent symphony, dissolving the boundaries of time and space. What calls for our care is the enduring future it carries within.

  • Photography by Han Sungpil
  • Han Sungpil (b. 1972) is a visual artist working across photography, video and installation, exploring the act of discovering and reinterpreting the unknown or the misunderstood world. His practice often transcends documentation, delving into the layers of memory, identity and existence embedded within landscapes. He was awarded the Ilwoo Photography Prize in 2017 and received the CCIS New Canadian Artist Award from Calgary Arts Development in 2024, further solidifying his recognition both in Korea and internationally.
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