This piece artfully portrays a tower of okchun-dang, a beloved traditional Korean sweet crafted from rice flour. Arranged in a spiral, the individual candies form the first character of the Korean word for “celebrate,” symbolizing the joyous spirit of festive occasions. The vibrant spring hues infuse the artwork with an exuberant energy, evoking the lively […]
Promoting an afternoon of art hosted at an historic bathhouse-turned-arts center, this poster captivates with its cheerful, almost fairytale-like colors. The main image shows a fantastical event space that is both wedding venue and bathhouse. At the end of the aisle it reads, “family, Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn festival), bath.”
Wow! We love the playful sense of this festival poster. The blocky shapes, bright colors, and bold type come together to make an unforgettable piece. Simple is best, and the abstract yet stunning elements are a joy.
Created for an art exhibition exploring themes of mobility and disruption, this poster employs an attention-grabbing color scheme and a distorted typeface to captivate the viewer, offering a distinct visual representation of ambiguity and chaos. The central star shape pays homage to the exhibition’s namesake creature from Franz Kafka’s short story, “The Cares of a […]
In a striking display of vibrancy and motion, this poster advertises a series of Talchum performances at the Seoul Namsan Gukakdang, a Korean heritage preservation center. Talchum, meaning “mask dance,” is a traditional Korean art form that integrates song, dance, dialogue, and social satire. The circular layout of the masked characters reflects the immersive nature […]
This lively poster is a perfect encapsulation of what we’d imagine it’s like to attend Seoul’s premier interior goods exposition. The familiar silhouettes of furniture pieces and home goods are reminiscent of paper-cut art, allowing the viewer’s eye to jump across the page.
A tantalizing assortment of yakgwa (약과), a deep-fried and indulgently gooey Korean sweet, decorates this animated poster in celebration of Seollal (설날), the Korean Lunar New Year.
A cute and cozy celebration of the Year of the Pig by Korean design studio Studio ALT. With its simple shapes and warm coloring, this piece has a comforting air that brings to mind a gentle and child-like hope for the coming spring. The vertical text reads, “May you receive much luck in the new […]
Vibrant cobalt and rhythmic halftone converge to form a dynamic graphic that calls to mind the very title of the exhibition it was made for. We love this poster’s use of negative space to evoke depth and movement, displaying the waves as though they’re on the brink of submerging the title whole.
Brunch is calling! Made for a restaurant event in Seoul, this poster uses riso-like color to put freshness at the forefront. With repetitive illustrations that form sporadic patterns, the layering of shape and type is such a visual treat.
