Jungyook PARK, Vein of Silence (PLACES 2025)

Shot in the volcanic heartland of Iceland, this photograph traces a river that winds like a silver scar across an austere and ancient land. Stripped of color, the monochrome palette reveals the stark geometry and texture of the landscape — undisturbed, untouched, unspoken. The image captures a moment between desolation and grace, where light gently cuts through shadow, and the earth seems to remember fire.

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