Jihyun Kim is an architectural researcher who mediates between the light of science and the light of art within architectural space. The light of science observes and interprets the invisible world, while the light of art breathes sensation and communication into urban space. She explores how these two kinds of light are received and experienced within the envelope, interior space, and urban context of architecture.

Through hands-on work in the spatial design and construction of large-scale light-based scientific research facilities, she investigates the architectural conditions required for precise scientific observation. She has also presented over 30 award-winning and selected media art works across major urban spaces in Korea, including Gwanghwamun Square, the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art Show, Busan Station, and GMAF Gwangju Media Art Festival.

Building on the AURI President's Award, the Architectural Institute of Korea President's Award, and publications in the Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea (November 2025 and others), as well as the publication of Architecture Built with Light, selected for the 2026 Sejong Books, a book exploring the convergence of architecture and media art, she moves across practice, research, and artistic creation, exploring the possibilities of light as a connector between scientific infrastructure, artistic experience, and architectural space.