Korean Artist Cat Postcards: Black and White Cat Series - Butterfly Garden and Cats

Postcard Size: 175mm * 115mm When hung on the wall, they become the most charming cat artworks. We hope you can also find a sense of leisurely contentment in these artworks, shared with the cats. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923122_7fa4da2c9f_c.jpg Hyejin's cats diligently keep her company as she creates, and we can bring these beautiful moments into our lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg Framed, it becomes a perfect piece of home decor. The postcard size offers endless possibilities, perfect for writing cards or as charming art pieces. We suggest purchasing multiple to create a delightful 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 small story behind why we decided to represent this brand. Late in 2024, just before a scheduled business trip to Korea, a sudden lockdown was announced. Fortunately, it was lifted just before our flight, and we arrived safely in Korea. However, we soon found ourselves trapped in a subway car. Protesters were flooding in, pushing us so tightly that we could barely breathe and couldn't move. We were almost lifted off our feet. Inside, we kept asking ourselves, "What do we do? Will this turn into a stampede?" We encouraged each other to stay calm, find ways to breathe, keep our heads up, and most importantly, stand firm to avoid falling. Thankfully, after a few stops, the suffocating crowd all disembarked at Yeouido Station, leaving us shaken and tearful. 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 tumultuous storm we had just experienced. We, who were still reeling from the shock and fear, felt as if we had firmly returned to solid ground. It truly made us feel, from the bottom of our hearts, how wonderful it is that cats exist in this world. Hyejin's cat creations are such treasures. And so, this unexpected partnership came to be. 🤍 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791025978_c361304614_c.jpg Hyejin's style blends modern sensibilities with traditional Korean techniques, developed through slow, deliberate creation and hand-painting. We are deeply captivated by the retro and nostalgic feel in her works, reminiscent of the folk painting scrolls from Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Each stroke meticulously outlines exquisite details, creating artworks that invite prolonged contemplation. Creating art with traditional Korean craftsmanship requires immense patience. The artist applies delicate layers of color, achieving rich textures and deep, saturated hues. Even tiny details like butterflies and grasshoppers are rendered with soulful precision. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures the essence of cats sharing our space. The artist conveys a message through the cats' unhurried, calm, and quietly companionable presence. 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 primarily uses her own cats as her muses, depicting them as mischievous yet sharp-eyed, embodying a perfectly spirited and characterful feline. There's a captivating blend of conflict and harmony, a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity. By incorporating contemporary artistic styles and characters, she portrays the lives and thoughts of animals within traditional art forms. She utilizes Korean paper, less commonly seen in the market, and meticulous brushwork techniques. This paper lends a warm overall tone to the artwork, while the refined linear details ensure exquisite intricacy. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008479_1a3b230ced_c.jpg This warmth and unique combination create a harmonious contemporary painting style. Folk Cat Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Experience 2025 Paper Gallery Exhibition: 《묘묘자적》 2024 Exhibition: 《묘묘자적 (MyoMyoJajeok)》 Solo Exhibition 2023 Exhibition: 《Felt the Warmth of That Moment》 Solo Exhibition Korea-China Exchange Exhibition: 《Cats of That Spring》 Participant CJ ENM O'live Program 《펫토랑 (Pet-Torant)》 Illustration Collaboration https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763806_2999ffdd57_c.jpg 2022 Exhibition: 《미물지생》 Collaboration with Chuncheon National Museum Exhibition: 《기묘한 민화 이야기 (A Strange Tale of Folk Painting)》 MBC Program 《두 번째 세계 (The Second World)》: Illustration design, art direction, and book cover illustration, etc. Exhibition: 《VOICES TO KOREA》 Korean Contemporary Art Exhibition https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791026168_97d7f74a49_c.jpg 2021 KBS Program 《TV 동물농장 (TV Animal Farm)》: Illustration provider NAVER Magazine 《오늘의 냥덕 (Today's Cat Lover)》: Cover artwork Daelim Museum 20th Anniversary: Illustration collaboration Tainan Art Museum: 《VOYAGES TO KOREA: CONTEMPORARY KOREA》 Joint Exhibition 2020 Korea Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry Event: 《The Daily Aesthetics of Cats》 Illustration participation Incheon Arts Council: Main visual creation for 《My Cat's Story》 Seoul Illustration Fair (SIF): Exhibiting artist https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008609_d884e20a76_c.jpg 2019 Korea-China Art Exchange Exhibition: 《Cats Between Us》 Participant Hongik University Museum of Art: Joint exhibition 《The Intersection of Folk Painting and Contemporary Art》 2018 First Solo Illustration Exhibition: 《365 Days Spent with Cats》 held in Seoul Published Illustration Collection: 《My Cat's Life Record》 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763726_3cb46131e4_c.jpg Thank you for reaching this point. We sincerely hope to bring you products that everyone will love. For such exquisite hand-painted works, you can start your collection with these postcards. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg