Little Orange Cat Among Morning Glories. Korean Artist Hyejin's Cat Postcard

Postcard Size: 135mm*135mm Morning glories from childhood memories, blue trumpets~ As if announcing the arrival of the most beautiful orange cat! Adorned with a flower crown, full of confidence, it's yawning~ (Yawning again!) Hahaha~ This is just how cats are!! When hung on the wall, it becomes the most charming cat artwork. We hope you'll find a moment of feline-induced tranquility in these pieces. 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 scenes into our lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg Framed, it becomes the perfect piece of home decor. The postcard size offers endless possibilities – use it as a card or a delightful art piece. We recommend collecting a set of multiple designs for a beautiful display. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102245_abb81a4ae9_c.jpg The SEA ice team is delighted to present 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. Towards the end of 2024, a sudden lockdown was announced just before our scheduled business trip to Korea. Fortunately, it was lifted just before our flight, and we arrived safely. However, upon arriving in Korea, we found ourselves trapped in a subway car. Protesters were flooding the station, pushing us into a dense, unmoving crowd. We could barely breathe. We kept thinking, "What if this turns into a stampede?" We encouraged each other to stay calm, find ways to breathe, keep our heads up, and most importantly, not to fall. Thankfully, after a few stops, the overwhelming crowd disembarked at Yeouido Station. We were shaken, tears welling up. Later, after leaving the subway, we unexpectedly stumbled upon Hyejin's exhibition. The cats' languid and serene postures instantly calmed the storm of emotions we had just experienced. We felt as if we had finally found solid ground again after being adrift. We truly felt, 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 began. 🤍 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791025978_c361304614_c.jpg Hyejin's style blends modern aesthetics with traditional Korean techniques, developed through patient creation and hand-painting. We are deeply drawn to the vintage, nostalgic feel of her work, reminiscent of the folk scroll paintings from Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Every stroke meticulously renders exquisite details, creating artworks that invite prolonged admiration. Creating art with traditional Korean techniques requires immense patience. The artist applies delicate layers of color, achieving rich, saturated, and deep hues. Even the smallest butterfly or grasshopper is rendered with soul and exquisite detail. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures the essence of cats sharing our space. Their unhurried pace and quiet companionship convey the artist's intended message. 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 inspiration, depicting them with mischievous yet sharp eyes – embodying that perfectly sassy and characterful feline spirit. There's a captivating blend of contrast and harmony, a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. Incorporating contemporary styles and characters, she portrays the lives and thoughts of animals within traditional art. She utilizes Hanji (Korean paper), a material less commonly seen in the market, and employs the 'Gongbi' (meticulous brushwork) technique. This paper lends a warm overall tone to the artwork, while the intricate Gongbi lines ensure exquisite detail. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008479_1a3b230ced_c.jpg This warm feeling, this unique combination, allows the contemporary painting style to blend seamlessly. Cat Folk Art Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Exhibitions: 2025 Paper Gallery, "묘묘자적" Exhibition 2024 Solo Exhibition, "묘묘자적 (MyoMyoJajeok)" 2023 Solo Exhibition, "Feeling the Warmth of That Moment" Korea-China Exchange Exhibition, "Cats of Spring" Collaboration with CJ ENM O'live program "Pet-Torant" for illustrations https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763806_2999ffdd57_c.jpg 2022 Collaboration Exhibition with Chuncheon National Museum, "미물지생" Exhibition, "기묘한 민화 이야기 (Strange Folk Painting Stories)" Illustration design, art production, and book cover illustration for MBC's "두 번째 세계" Exhibited at "VOICES TO KOREA" Contemporary Korean Art Exhibition https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791026168_97d7f74a49_c.jpg 2021 Provided illustrations for KBS's "TV 동물농장 (TV Animal Farm)" Cover artwork for NAVER Magazine "오늘의 냥덕 (Today's Cat Lover)" Collaboration for Daelim Museum's 20th Anniversary Joint Exhibition, "VOYAGES TO KOREA: CONTEMPORARY KOREA" at Tainan Art Museum 2020 Participated in the illustration project "The Aesthetic of Cats' Daily Life" organized by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Created main visuals for the Incheon Foundation for Arts & Culture's "My Cat's Story" Artist at 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" Joint Exhibition, "The Intersection of Folk Painting and Contemporary Art" at Hongik University Museum of 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 are incredibly excited to bring you products that we hope everyone will love. These exquisite hand-painted works are a wonderful way to begin your art collection, starting with postcards. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg