Pairs of Lucky Cats Forever * Two Cats in the Garden * Korean Artist Postcard

Postcard Size: 175mm*115mm When hung on the wall, they become the most charming cat paintings. We hope you, too, can find a sense of leisure and contentment in these artworks, shared with the charm of cats. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923122_7fa4da2c9f_c.jpg Hyejin's cats diligently kept him company during his creative process, and we can now bring these beautiful moments into our lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg Framed, they become the perfect piece of home decor. Postcards hold endless possibilities; they can be used for writing cards or displayed as charming art pieces. We recommend purchasing a set of multiple cards to create a curated collection. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102245_abb81a4ae9_c.jpg The SEA ice team proudly presents the hand-painted art pieces by 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 preparing to fly to South Korea for a meeting, a sudden lockdown was announced. Fortunately, it was lifted just before our flight, and we arrived safely in Korea. However, we suddenly found ourselves trapped in a subway car. Protesters were flooding the platform, pushing us into the car until we could barely breathe or move, almost lifted off our feet. Inwardly, we kept asking ourselves, "What do we do? Will this turn into a stampede?" We continuously encouraged each other to stay calm, find ways to breathe, keep our heads up, and most importantly, stay standing to avoid falling. After a few stops, the overwhelming crowd disembarked at Yeouido Station, and we were left shaken, tears welling up. A few stops later, we exited the subway and unexpectedly stumbled upon Hyejin's exhibition. The cats' lazy and serene postures instantly calmed the storm of emotions we had just experienced. We, feeling disoriented and startled, felt as though we had firmly set foot back on solid ground. From the bottom of our hearts, we realized how wonderful it is that cats exist in this world. Hyejin's cat artworks are truly a treasure. This is how an 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 a slow and deliberate hand-painting process. We are deeply fond of the retro and nostalgic feel in his works, which strongly evoke the folk painting scrolls of Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Every stroke meticulously outlines incredibly delicate details, creating artworks that invite prolonged admiration. Creating art with traditional Korean craftsmanship requires immense patience. The artist applies color layer by layer with exquisite care, achieving rich depth and saturated, profound hues. Even small details like butterflies and grasshoppers are rendered with soul and precision. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures the presence of cats sharing our space. The cats' "unhurried pace" and "quiet companionship" embody 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 primarily draws inspiration from his own cats, depicting them as mischievous yet sharp-eyed, embodying a perfectly "fierce yet cute" and individualistic feline spirit. This creates a sense of delightful conflict and harmony, a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. By incorporating contemporary artistic styles and characters, his art depicts the lives and thoughts of animals within a traditional framework. He utilizes Korean paper, less commonly seen in the market, and the meticulous "Gongbi" (fine-line painting) technique. This paper lends a soft, warm overall tone to the artwork, while the precise Gongbi lines ensure exquisite detail and depth. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008479_1a3b230ced_c.jpg This warm feeling, this unique combination, allows the contemporary painting style to integrate seamlessly. Minhwa (Korean Folk Painting) Cat Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Experience 2025 Exhibited in Paper Gallery's "묘묘자적" exhibition 2024 Solo Exhibition "묘묘자적 (MyoMyoJajeok)" 2023 Solo Exhibition "Sensing the Warmth of That Moment" Participated in Korea-China Exchange Exhibition "Cats of Spring" Illustration Collaboration for CJ ENM O'live Program "Pet-Torant" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763806_2999ffdd57_c.jpg 2022 Collaborative Exhibition "미물지생" at Chuncheon National Museum Exhibition "기묘한 민화 이야기 (A Strange Minhwa Story)" Illustration Design, Art Production, and Book Cover Painting for MBC's "두 번째 세계" Exhibited in "VOICES TO KOREA" Korean Contemporary Art Exhibition https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791026168_97d7f74a49_c.jpg 2021 Provided illustrations for KBS's "TV 동물농장 (TV Animal Farm)" program Cover artwork for NAVER Magazine "오늘의 냥덕 (Today's Cat Lover)" Illustration collaboration for Daelim Museum's 20th Anniversary Joint Exhibition "VOYAGES TO KOREA: CONTEMPORARY KOREA" at the National Tainan Art Museum 2020 Participated in the illustration exhibition "The Aesthetic of Cats' Daily Life," hosted by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Created the main visual for the Incheon Foundation for Arts & 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" Joint Exhibition "The Intersection of Minhwa and Contemporary Art" at Hongik University Art Center 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 reaching this point. We are incredibly excited to bring you products that everyone will love. These exquisite hand-painted works of art are a wonderful way to begin your postcard collection. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg