Gaeul gil
korean poetry

A cross-cultural artistic project combining original poetry, travel photography, language learning, and community-building within the Korean literary ecosystem.

Creative Context & Intent

“가을길 Gaeul Gil” (“Autumn’s road”) began as a personal creative outlet for writing poetry in Korean

and gradually evolved into a structured, long-term artistic initiative.
The project explored self-expression in a new language while building meaningful,

intercultural relationships through poetry.

Content & Rhythm

I studied and adapted traditional Korean poetic structures,

which differ significantly from English and Hebrew poetry, and applied them thoughtfully in my writing.

Each poem was paired with original travel photography, with variation in length, tone, and emotional depth.

I maintained a consistent creative rhythm through weekly writing, editing, and publishing,

alongside daily Korean language study to ensure clarity, authenticity, and linguistic accuracy.

Community
& Engagement

I engaged daily within the Korean poetry community through comments, DMs, Stories, and targeted Korean hashtags.

By interacting consistently with high-engagement poets, I became organically embedded in the poetry ecosystem.

Revealing that I was not Korean sparked curiosity and deeper interactions,

strengthening connection within the community.

Cultural Exchange
& Impact

The project led to two Instagram Live interviews with Korean poets,

featuring real-time audience engagement and open cultural exchange.

During my travels in Korea, several poets hosted and met with me in person, a rare outcome reflecting meaningful trust and artistic connection beyond the digital space.

Published 66 original posts combining my own poetry and photography.
Reached 2,300+ organic followers at peak within a niche literary audience.
Achieved high engagement across posts and discussions.
Invited to two Instagram Live interviews with Korean poets.
Became naturally integrated in the Korean poetry community.
Proactively leveraged emerging opportunities (live interviews, collaborations) to amplify visibility and reinforce cross-cultural connections.

Growth & Presence

SUMMARY

What began as an online creative space translated into real-world relationships

and shared artistic experience.

Beyond poetry, this project reflects my ability to grow something from zero, sustain momentum over time, and turn authentic creative expression into measurable cultural impact.