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@ST_ARTNOW
Hi! My name is Hyesu(it’s pronounced like HeySu!)
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SVA
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I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. And I would be proud to say I’m fresh off the boat.
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Today at Apple
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I lived in Seoul until my mid-twenties, and went to study abroad in the UK, where my journey began.
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RTA
SUBWAY
STATION
MURAL
Now I live in Brooklyn and going about my life as an illustrator, artist, muralist, and educator.
Washington Post
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My art has always been driven by a curiosity about how people connect. I was very shy growing up, so I never knew how best to communicate with those around me. But drawing people—observing them, and learning about them—that’s my way of connecting. Art, after all, has no language barrier.
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Microsoft
Edu
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Crown
Royal
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Under Armour
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I’ve been collaborating with various clients across many platforms all over the world - creating illustrations for brands, magazines, public murals, and packaging.
Barc
Shelter
r
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"I’m SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE."
FCBCURE
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SAMSUNG
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Jammin NYC in LES
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Client: Marz Community Brewing Co.
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Budlight
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STREET SMART: The Intersection of Art and Design in the City
I participated in this amazing group show that takes place at SVA Gallery in Chelsea, NYC with bunch of talented artists. I got to paint this bodega mural along with showing two books Pocket Size Guides. Thanks to Jamie and Jane for letting me paint this bodega mural I always wanted to paint, great help from the crew at the SVA gallery and everyone who stopped by.
Client: SVA Chelsea Gallery
![I personally prefer free style murals if circumstances allow me, however when there's a timeline/limitation I certainly choose to trace my rough sketch onto the wall to prevent any surprises or mistakes so here I am tracing my very rough sketch befo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56cf64264c2f85b4613b5d3f/1515011274158-JLHMTRLWKR90MEVQ3MPP/IMG_0478.jpg)
I personally prefer free style murals if circumstances allow me, however when there's a timeline/limitation I certainly choose to trace my rough sketch onto the wall to prevent any surprises or mistakes so here I am tracing my very rough sketch before I jump into painting.
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November 30, 2017 | SVA Chelsea Gallery, NYC | Photo credit: Jacqueline Iannacone (BFA 2012 Photography)
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