I was born in Seoul, Korea and currently live in Cambridge. After obtaining a BFA in graphic design in Korea, I worked as a graphic designer at Samsung.
I have always been an avid collector of children’s books. As a result my interest in illustration grew and I eventually decided to walk away from a promising career as a graphic designer to follow my passion to become an illustrator. As a freelance illustrator I have published children’s books with leading publishers in Korea.
In Britain I have been furthering my studies earning an MA in Graphic Design from University College for the Creative Arts, and in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University.
Everyday episodes and incidents always have been inspiration to my work. Especially little glimpse into childhood through the eyes of a child are treasured experiences which I try to feed back into my work. Due to my upbringing and my background as a graphic designer I am fascinated by textures, patterns and typography.
I hope very much to make picture books for children of all ages.
I have always been an avid collector of children’s books. As a result my interest in illustration grew and I eventually decided to walk away from a promising career as a graphic designer to follow my passion to become an illustrator. As a freelance illustrator I have published children’s books with leading publishers in Korea.
In Britain I have been furthering my studies earning an MA in Graphic Design from University College for the Creative Arts, and in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University.
Everyday episodes and incidents always have been inspiration to my work. Especially little glimpse into childhood through the eyes of a child are treasured experiences which I try to feed back into my work. Due to my upbringing and my background as a graphic designer I am fascinated by textures, patterns and typography.
I hope very much to make picture books for children of all ages.
EDUCATION
2006 - 2008 Master of Arts. Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University.
2005 - 2006 Master of Arts. Graphic Design, University College for the Creative Arts.
2002 - 2003 Certificate of Completion. Illustration Major, Hanguk Illustration School.
1991 - 1995 Bachelor of Fine Arts. Industrial Design Major, Duksung Women’s University.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Feb. - Mar. 2008 “MA Children’s Book Illustration Graduation Exhibition” Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge
Feb. 2008 “MA Children’s Book Illustration Graduation Exhibition” The Illustration Cupboard, London
Mar. - Apr. 2005 “Barking at the World in Delightful Imagination-Canines.” Seoul Arts Center, Seoul.
Apr. 2003 “Antiwar and Peace: Illustrated Postcard Exhibition.” Gwanhoon Gallery, Seoul.
Feb. 2003 “7th Hanguk Illustration School Alumni Fair.” Pool Gallery, Seoul.
Aug. 2002 “6th Hanguk Illustration School Alumni Fair.” Pool Gallery, Seoul.
Jun. 2002 “Form, Light, Colour and Breath.” Jin-Heung Art Hall, Seoul.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2002 “World Stamp Design Competition 2002.” Grand Prix.
2002 “Jinro Design Competition 2002.” Nomination.
1999 “Korea Publishing Illustration Competition.” Administered by KPIA[Korea Publishing Illustration Association].
Picture Book Category, Runner-Up.
1994 “Korea Publishing Illustration Competition.” Administered by KPIA[Korea Publishing Illustration Association].
Best New Talent Category, Special Choice.
ILLUSTRATION WORKS FOR PUBLICATIONS
Apr. 2005 “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev. Newton Korea Publishing Inc.
Nov. 2004 “Resurrection” by Leo Tolstoy. Samsung Books.
Mar. 2004 “Oriana Fallaci Who Interviewed the World” by Seol Wan-Shik. Hansol Gyoyook Co.
Apr. 2003 “Exploration of World’s Natural Heritage: Hidden Secrets of the Earth.” by Heo Yong-Sun.
Sakyejul Publishing Ltd.
Current Project
Children's Picture Book “How Baby Chin found his Bath (Working title)” by Mi-Young Sohn. Agibooks.
Illustration for Haflinger slippers
2006 - 2008 Master of Arts. Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University.
2005 - 2006 Master of Arts. Graphic Design, University College for the Creative Arts.
2002 - 2003 Certificate of Completion. Illustration Major, Hanguk Illustration School.
1991 - 1995 Bachelor of Fine Arts. Industrial Design Major, Duksung Women’s University.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Feb. - Mar. 2008 “MA Children’s Book Illustration Graduation Exhibition” Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge
Feb. 2008 “MA Children’s Book Illustration Graduation Exhibition” The Illustration Cupboard, London
Mar. - Apr. 2005 “Barking at the World in Delightful Imagination-Canines.” Seoul Arts Center, Seoul.
Apr. 2003 “Antiwar and Peace: Illustrated Postcard Exhibition.” Gwanhoon Gallery, Seoul.
Feb. 2003 “7th Hanguk Illustration School Alumni Fair.” Pool Gallery, Seoul.
Aug. 2002 “6th Hanguk Illustration School Alumni Fair.” Pool Gallery, Seoul.
Jun. 2002 “Form, Light, Colour and Breath.” Jin-Heung Art Hall, Seoul.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2002 “World Stamp Design Competition 2002.” Grand Prix.
2002 “Jinro Design Competition 2002.” Nomination.
1999 “Korea Publishing Illustration Competition.” Administered by KPIA[Korea Publishing Illustration Association].
Picture Book Category, Runner-Up.
1994 “Korea Publishing Illustration Competition.” Administered by KPIA[Korea Publishing Illustration Association].
Best New Talent Category, Special Choice.
ILLUSTRATION WORKS FOR PUBLICATIONS
Apr. 2005 “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev. Newton Korea Publishing Inc.
Nov. 2004 “Resurrection” by Leo Tolstoy. Samsung Books.
Mar. 2004 “Oriana Fallaci Who Interviewed the World” by Seol Wan-Shik. Hansol Gyoyook Co.
Apr. 2003 “Exploration of World’s Natural Heritage: Hidden Secrets of the Earth.” by Heo Yong-Sun.
Sakyejul Publishing Ltd.
Current Project
Children's Picture Book “How Baby Chin found his Bath (Working title)” by Mi-Young Sohn. Agibooks.
Illustration for Haflinger slippers
