Dr Hyewoo Shin

‘Thanks to plants, I have had the privilege of meeting wonderful people, experiencing beautiful things and gaining a deeper understanding of the world. Moreover, I believe this award is a gift from the plants and the people who love them. I will do my utmost to repay their kindness in the future.’

Dr Hyewoo Shin is a plant taxonomist who has collected, classified and described plant species from her native Korea and all over the world. She was inspired to teach herself botanical illustration by referencing specimens and papers, as scientific illustration was not well known in Korea at the time.

Finding inspiration at the Royal Horticultural Society's Botanical Art Show, Hyewoo would later win four gold medals for her work, and three trophies in a row (two Best Botanical Art Exhibits and a Judge’s Special)—the first in RHS history to do so. Hyewoo has contributed significantly to promoting scientific illustration in Korea, teaching students and creating a community.

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