Youth Olympic Games

I was selected as one of the finalists for the medal design contest for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon — among over 3,000 entries from around the world — with the 'Ice and Fire' medal. The design was inspired by the interaction of opposing elements. The Olympic flame merges with the winter ice, forming this iconic and disruptive symbol: the frozen flame. The upper section’s curved, organic shapes represent fire and warmth, while the lower twisted, linear forms symbolize ice. Fire conveys movement, human warmth, unity, and competition, while ice represents endurance, solidity, consistency, and rigorous training. Together, these elements embody what a young Olympic athlete stands for: spirituality, discipline, unwavering strength, and a winner’s mindset.