365 Days Spent With Cats. Korean Artist Cat Postcard Series: Black Cat + White Cat

Postcard Dimensions: 175mm x 115mm When hung on the wall, they become the most charming cat artwork. We hope you'll also find a sense of leisurely contentment in these artworks, brought to you by cats. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923122_7fa4da2c9f_c.jpg Hyejin's cats diligently accompany her creative process, and we can bring these beautiful moments into our lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg Framed, they make a perfect addition to home decor. The postcard size offers endless possibilities – use them for cards or as delightful art pieces. We recommend purchasing a set of multiple designs for a beautiful collection. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102245_abb81a4ae9_c.jpg The SEA ice team proudly presents the hand-painted artworks of Korean artist Hyejin. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791026263_4b1f2dab16_b.jpg There's a little story behind why we decided to represent this brand. In late 2024, just before a scheduled business trip to Korea, a sudden lockdown was announced, only to be lifted just before our flight departed. After arriving safely in Korea, we found ourselves unexpectedly trapped on a subway car as protest crowds surged, leaving us breathless and unable to move, almost suspended. We kept asking ourselves, "What do we do? Will this turn into a stampede?" We continuously encouraged each other to stay calm, to find ways to breathe, to keep our heads up, and most importantly, to stand firm and not fall. Thankfully, after a few stops, the dense crowd disembarked at Yeouido Station, and tears of relief streamed down our faces. A few stops later, as we exited the subway, we unexpectedly stumbled upon Hyejin's exhibition. The cats' languid and serene poses instantly calmed the turbulent storm we had just experienced. We, feeling lost and shaken, felt as though we had firmly returned to solid ground. From the bottom of our hearts, we truly believe, "It's wonderful to have cats in the world." Hyejin's cat artworks are such treasures. And so, this unexpected representation came to be. 🤍 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791025978_c361304614_c.jpg Hyejin's style blends modernity with traditional Korean techniques, developed through slow, deliberate creation and hand-painting. We are deeply drawn to the retro, nostalgic feel in her work, which is reminiscent of the folk scroll paintings from Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Every stroke meticulously outlines incredibly delicate details, creating pieces that can be admired for a long time. Creating art with traditional Korean craftsmanship requires immense patience. The artist applies color layer by layer, achieving rich textures and deep, saturated hues. Even small details like butterflies and grasshoppers are rendered with exquisite soul. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures the moments cats share space with us. The "unhurried pace" and "quiet companionship" exhibited by the cats convey the message the artist wishes to share. Hyejin frequently holds solo exhibitions in Korea and has been creating art for over a decade. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102340_09288edf64_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923372_b9e7b97b2c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923357_30bd7feac8_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923327_ebb7b5d094_b.jpg Hyejin's primary subjects are her own cats, depicted with a mischievous yet sharp gaze – perfectly embodying a "fierce yet cute" personality. There's a captivating blend of conflict and harmony, a flawless fusion of tradition and modernity. By incorporating contemporary styles and characters, her art portrays the lives and thoughts of animals within a traditional framework. She employs techniques like *Gongbi* (meticulous brushwork) and utilizes Hanji (traditional Korean paper), which is less common in the market. This paper lends a gentle warmth to the overall palette, while the intricate *Gongbi* lines imbue the artworks with fine detail. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008479_1a3b230ced_c.jpg This warm feeling, this unique combination, allows the contemporary artistic style to integrate seamlessly. Cat Folk Art Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Experience 2025 Exhibited at Paper Gallery's "묘묘자적" exhibition 2024 Solo exhibition "묘묘자적 (MyoMyoJajeok)" 2023 Solo exhibition "Felt the Warmth of That Moment" Participated in the Korea-China cultural exchange exhibition "Cats of Those Springs" Collaborated on illustrations for CJ ENM's O'live program "Pet-Torant" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763806_2999ffdd57_c.jpg 2022 Exhibited in collaboration with Chuncheon National Museum for "미물지생" Exhibited "기묘한 민화 이야기 (A Curious Tale of Folk Painting)" Illustrated and designed art for MBC's "The Second World," including cover art for books 2021 Provided illustrations for KBS's "TV Animal Farm" Created the cover art for NAVER Magazine's "Today's Cat Lover" Collaborated on illustrations for Daelim Museum's 20th-anniversary exhibition Participated in the joint exhibition "VOYAGES TO KOREA: CONTEMPORARY KOREA" at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Tainan 2020 Participated in the illustration exhibition "The Daily Aesthetics of Cats" organized by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Created the main visual for the Incheon Foundation for Arts and Culture's "My Cat's Story" Participated as an artist in the Seoul Illustration Fair (SIF) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008609_d884e20a76_c.jpg 2019 Participated in the Korea-China art exchange exhibition "Cats Between Us" Co-exhibited at Hongik University Museum of Art in "The Intersection of Folk Painting and Contemporary Art" 2018 Held her first solo illustration exhibition, "365 Days Spent with Cats," in Seoul Published the illustration collection "Record of My Cat's Life" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763726_3cb46131e4_c.jpg Thank you for reading this far. We are very excited to bring you products that everyone will love. With such exquisite hand-painted works, you can start collecting these postcards. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg