365 Days Spent with Cats. Korean Artist Cat Postcard - Mushroom Family Series

Postcard Size: 175mm * 115mm When hung on the wall, they become the most adorable cat paintings. We hope you, too, can 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 while she creates, and we can bring these beautiful moments into our lives. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791102220_ba02803a86_c.jpg Placed in a frame, it becomes the perfect piece for home decor. The postcard size offers endless possibilities—use it for cards or as a charming art piece. We recommend purchasing a set to create a beautiful display! 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 came to represent this brand. In late 2024, just before a scheduled business trip to Korea, a sudden curfew was imposed, only to be lifted moments before our flight. After arriving safely, we found ourselves trapped in a subway car. Protesters were flooding in, pushing us so intensely that we could barely breathe or move, feeling almost suspended in the air. 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 overwhelming crowd disembarked at Yeouido Station, leaving us shaken and in tears. A few stops later, we exited the subway and unexpectedly stumbled upon Hyejin's exhibition. The cats' languid and serene postures instantly calmed the storm we had just weathered. We, who felt lost and frightened, felt as if we had firmly returned to solid ground. From the bottom of our hearts, we felt, "It's wonderful to have cats in this world." Hyejin's cat creations are truly treasures. And thus, this unexpected partnership was formed. 🤍 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791025978_c361304614_c.jpg Hyejin's style blends modernity with traditional Korean techniques, creating her works slowly and by hand. We deeply admire the nostalgic, retro feel in her art, reminiscent of the folk scroll paintings from Korea's Joseon Dynasty. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54789923222_46ac7b4975_c.jpg Every stroke meticulously outlines incredibly refined details, creating works that can be admired for a long time. Creating art with traditional Korean craftsmanship requires immense patience. The artist applies color layer by delicate layer until the piece achieves rich depth, saturated hues, and a profound intensity. Even small details like butterflies and grasshoppers are rendered with soul and exquisite detail. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008469_5cfdb8271f_c.jpg Each painting captures the 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 uses her own cats as her primary muses, portraying them as both mischievous and sharp-eyed, embodying a perfect blend of "fierce yet cute" personalities with a unique character. This creates a sense of conflict and harmony, a flawless fusion of tradition and modernity. By incorporating contemporary styles and characters, she depicts the lives and thoughts of animals within traditional art. She employs techniques such as *Gongbi* (meticulous brushwork) and uses Korean Hanji paper, which is less common in the market. This paper lends a warm overall tone to the artwork, while the intricate *Gongbi* lines provide exceptional detail and refinement. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54791008479_1a3b230ced_c.jpg This warm feeling and unique combination seamlessly integrate contemporary painting styles without any sense of dissonance. Cat Folk Painting Artist 혜진 (Hyejin) Experience 2025 Paper Gallery Exhibition 《묘묘자적》 (MyoMyoJajeok) 2024 Solo Exhibition 《묘묘자적(MyoMyoJajeok)》 2023 Solo Exhibition 《Felt the Temperature of That Moment》 Korea-China Exchange Exhibition 《Cats of Spring》 Collaboration with CJ ENM O'live's 《Pet-Torant》 program for illustrations https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54790763806_2999ffdd57_c.jpg 2022 Exhibition at Chuncheon National Museum 《미물지생》 (The Life of Small Creatures) Exhibition 《기묘한 민화 이야기(A Strange Folk Painting Story)》 Art direction and book cover illustration for MBC's 《두 번째 세계 》 (The Second World) 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's 《오늘의 냥덕 (Today's Cat Lover)》 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 "The Daily Aesthetics of Cats" by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Created main visuals for the Incheon Foundation for Arts and Culture's "My Cat's Story" Participating 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 the 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 sincerely hope to bring you products that everyone will love. These exquisite hand-painted artworks are perfect for starting your postcard collection. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54701284688_0175bb2c50_b.jpg