Cat Family Portrait. Korean Artist Cat Postcard - Mushroom Family Series

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 him company while he creates, and we can bring these beautiful scenes into our own lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg When placed in a frame, it becomes the perfect piece for home decor. The postcard size offers endless possibilities – use it for a heartfelt message or as a charming art piece. We recommend purchasing a set of multiple designs for a beautiful combination! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102245_abb81a4ae9_c.jpg The SEA ice team is delighted to bring you 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. In late 2024, just before a scheduled business trip to Korea, a sudden lockdown was announced. Fortunately, it was lifted just before our flight, allowing us to arrive safely. However, upon reaching Korea, we found ourselves trapped in a subway car. Protesters were flooding in, pushing us to the point where breathing became difficult and movement was impossible. We were almost lifted off our feet. We kept wondering, "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 dense crowd disembarked at Yeouido Station, and we were left in tears from the shock. A few stops later, we exited the subway and unexpectedly stumbled upon Hyejin's exhibition. The cats' languid and contented postures instantly calmed the turbulent storm we had just weathered. We, who were disoriented and shaken, felt as though we had found solid ground again. We truly felt, from the bottom of our hearts, that it's wonderful to have cats in this world. Hyejin's cat artworks are a true treasure. And so, this unexpected collaboration came to be. 🤍 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791025978_c361304614_c.jpg Hyejin's style blends modern sensibilities with traditional Korean techniques, creating works through slow, deliberate creation and hand-painting. We are deeply fond of the retro, nostalgic feel in his works, which strongly evokes the folk painting scrolls of Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Every stroke meticulously outlines incredibly fine details, creating artworks that can be admired for a long time. Creating art with traditional Korean crafts requires immense patience. The artist delicately applies layers of color, achieving rich depth and saturated, profound hues. Even tiny butterflies and grasshoppers are rendered with such exquisite detail and soul. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures the essence of cats sharing our space. The "unhurried pace" and "quiet companionship" that cats embody become the message the artist wishes to convey. 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 uses his own cats as his primary muses, depicting them as both mischievous and sharp-eyed – embodying that perfect blend of "fierce yet adorable" personality. There's a sense of conflict and harmony, a flawless fusion of tradition and modernity. By incorporating contemporary artistic styles and characters, he portrays the lives and thoughts of animals within traditional art. He utilizes Korean paper (hanji), a material less commonly seen in the market, and meticulous Gongbi (fine-line painting) techniques. This paper lends a gentle warmth to the overall palette, while the intricate Gongbi lines ensure the artworks are rich in detail. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008479_1a3b230ced_c.jpg This warm feeling, this wonderful combination, allows contemporary painting styles to integrate seamlessly. Cat Folk Painting Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Experience 2025 Paper Gallery Exhibition 《묘묘자적》 2024 Solo Exhibition 《묘묘자적 (MyoMyoJajeok)》 2023 Solo Exhibition 《Feeling the Warmth of That Moment》 Korea-China Exchange Exhibition 《Cats of That Spring》 Collaboration with CJ ENM O'live TV show "Pet-Torant" for illustrations https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763806_2999ffdd57_c.jpg 2022 Collaborative Exhibition with Chuncheon National Museum 《미물지생》 Exhibition 《기묘한 민화 이야기 (A Strange Tale of Folk Painting)》 Illustration and book cover art production for MBC's "The Second World" Exhibited at "VOICES TO KOREA" Korean Contemporary Art Exhibition https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791026168_97d7f74a49_c.jpg 2021 Provided illustrations for KBS's "TV Animal Farm" Cover artwork for NAVER Magazine "Today's Cat Enthusiast" Illustration collaboration for Daelim Museum's 20th Anniversary Group Exhibition "VOYAGES TO KOREA: CONTEMPORARY KOREA" at the National Tainan Art Museum 2020 Participated in the illustration project "Daily Aesthetics of Cats" 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" Exhibiting Artist at 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" Joint Exhibition "The Convergence of Folk Painting and Contemporary Art" at Hongik University Museum of Art 2018 Held first solo illustration exhibition "365 Days Spent with Cats" in Seoul Published illustration collection "My Cat's Life Record" 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. These exquisite hand-painted works are a great way to start collecting. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg