Sumbisori II - 48x36 oil on canvas | On Jeju island, theese women are addressed as "Halmang" a word that means both grandmother and goddess. It's a title of reverence, honoring their resilience, strength, and their deep-rooted connection to the sea. They only dive with a mask and nets in order to prevent from over-harvesting the sea. What captivates me most is the quiet power of their matriarchal bonds - women sustaining each other and the ocean that sustains them.