365 Days Spent with Cats. Korean Artist Cat Postcard, Black and White Cat Series

Postcard Size: 175mm * 115mm Hang them on your wall for the most charming cat artwork. We hope you, too, can find a sense of leisurely contentment with these artworks, shared alongside 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 lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg Place them in a frame for a perfect piece of home decor. Postcard size offers endless possibilities, whether for writing a card or as a lovely piece of art. We recommend purchasing a set of multiple designs for a delightful combination! 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 2024, just before preparing for a business trip to Korea, a sudden lockdown was announced. It was lifted just before the plane's departure, allowing us to reach Korea safely. However, upon arrival, we found ourselves unexpectedly trapped in a subway car. Protesters kept flooding in, pushing us until we could barely breathe and move. We were nearly suspended in the air. All we could think was, "What do we do? Will this turn into a stampede?" We kept encouraging 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 overwhelming crowd disembarked at Yeouido Station, and we were left trembling and tearful. A few stops later, as we exited the subway, we unexpectedly stumbled upon Hyejin's exhibition. The cats' languid and serene postures instantly calmed the tumultuous storm we had just experienced. We, still shaken and dazed, felt as though we had found solid ground again. From the bottom of our hearts, we truly feel: it's wonderful to have cats in this world. Hyejin's cat artworks are such treasures. And so, this unforeseen collaboration came to be. 🤍 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791025978_c361304614_c.jpg Hyejin's style merges modern sensibilities with traditional Korean techniques, developed through slow, deliberate creation and hand-painting. We are deeply fond of the nostalgic, retro feel in his works, reminiscent of the folk painting scrolls from Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Every stroke meticulously outlines incredibly detailed elements, creating pieces that invite prolonged admiration. Creating art with traditional Korean craftsmanship requires immense patience. The artist applies delicate layers of color, building rich textures and deep, saturated hues. Even a small butterfly or grasshopper is rendered with exquisite detail and soul. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures moments where cats share our space. The cats' "unhurried" and "quietly present" demeanor conveys the message the artist wishes to communicate. 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 his own cats as his muses, depicting them as both mischievous and sharp-eyed, embodying a perfectly "fierce yet cute" personality. There's a captivating blend of conflict and harmony, a seamless fusion of tradition and modernity. By incorporating contemporary artistic styles and characters, he portrays animal life and thoughts within traditional art. He utilizes Korean paper, less commonly seen in the market, and detailed brushwork (Gongbi) techniques. This paper lends the overall artwork a warm, gentle tone, while the fine Gongbi lines add 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 harmoniously. Cat Folk Painting Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Exhibitions & Collaborations 2025 Exhibition《묘묘자적》at Paper Gallery 2024 Solo Exhibition《묘묘자적 (MyoMyoJajeok)》 2023 Solo Exhibition《Felt the Temperature of That Moment》 Korea-China Exchange Exhibition《Cats of That Spring》 Illustration collaboration for CJ ENM O'live program《펫토랑 (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 Folk Painting Story)》 Illustration design, art direction, and book cover illustration for MBC《두 번째 세계 (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《TV 동물농장 (TV Animal Farm)》 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 Tainan Art Museum 2020 Participated in the illustration project《The Daily Aesthetics of Cats》hosted by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Created main visuals for the Incheon Foundation for Arts & Culture's《My Cat's Story》 Participated as an 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 Intersection 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 Log》 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763726_3cb46131e4_c.jpg Thank you for reading this far. We eagerly anticipate bringing you products everyone will love. These exquisite hand-painted works make for collectible postcards starting now. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg