“My belief is that
anything warm and cheerful
is contagious.”
Photo by Anna Schori
About Hyesu
(it’s pronounced like “HeySu”)
"I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. And I would be proud to say I’m fresh off the boat—although I'm not as fresh as I used to be anymore! I lived in Seoul until my mid-twenties, and went to study abroad in the UK, where my journey began.
I graduated from the University of Arts London with a BA in Illustration, then moved to New York City where I earned an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. I’ve been here for 10 years now, based in Brooklyn and going about my life as an illustrator, artist, muralist, and educator.
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.
I’ve been collaborating with various clients across many platforms all over the world - creating illustrations for brands, magazines, public murals, and packaging. My belief is that anything warm and cheerful is contagious.”
Contact Hyesu Lee
For EDITORIAL work or any other inquiry
heyheysu@gmail.com
For ADVERTISING work please contact my rep:
Jim Hanson Artist Agent Ltd
www.jimhanson.com / (312) 337 7770 jim@jimhanson.com
Partial Client
AARP / Advertising Age / American Greetings / Apple / Bluemoon Brewing Co / Boston Globe / Boston Book Festival / Cafe Bustelo / Chobani / Crown Royal / Dr.Jart / Fema / GCRTA / Kraft Foods / Microsoft / Morningstar Magazine / The New Yorker / The New York Times / New Mexico Health Exchange / Nissan Japan / Ocean Spray / Paper because / PLANSPONSOR Magazine / Quaker / Random House Kids / Samsung / Skittles / Santander Bank / SVA / Toyota / Topo Chico / USPS / Under Armour / Time Out New York / Washington Post