Illustrator GROTTO
Based in South Korea,
GROTTO has been working under this name sine 2024.
GROTTO cherishes the quiet moments built through delicate lines, and seeks to convey a sense of stillness and depth in each piece through precise strokes and restrained tones.
Working with clients both in Korea and across the world, GROTTO continues to draw each day with quiet persistence-pursuing illustrations that retain their value even as time passes.
서울 근교의 숲과 강원도 바닷가 마을에서 그림을 그립니다.
섬세한 선으로 만들어가는 고요의 시간을 사랑하며, 서걱서걱한 선과 미온의 색으로 그 깊이를 담으려 노력합니다.
시간이 지나도 가치가 흐려지지 않는 그림을 그리기 위해 매일 조금씩 고민하며 그려나가고 있습니다.
Education
BFA, College of Fine Arts, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
M.Ed. Coursework Completed, Art Therapy Education, Graduate School of Education, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
Work
2024 National Palace Museum of Korea, Cover and interior illustrations for the 2025 diary, commemorating the museum's 20th anniversary
2024 Hyundai Sungwoo Group x Illustrator Collaboration - calendar illustrations(1 of 4 featured artists)
2024 Chunjae Textbook - Chapter illustrations for "The work of a Novelist" in <Literature and Film> High School Curriculum
2024 Ravensburger France - Puzzle illustration for Nathan[Artist Collection] series
2024 ResortFitness, Lotte Department Store Ilsan - Stained glass(on the wall) illustration work
2024 Shamanigym, Lotte Fitin Dongdaemun - Stained glass(Overall interior design) illustration work
2024 Cala***, Boston based food company - Visual identity design and Illustrations work including logo, label and packaging
Award
2025 National Institute of Ecology - Selected(accepted 4th) for '2025 Endangered Wildlife Art contest
2024 KIA Moters - The KIA Tasman Design Competition - Winner in the "United" Category
Experience
Before working under the name GROTTO, the artist spent many years as a web designer at global corporations, while also working as an art therapist and art education specialist, operating an independent art studio and classed.
Under the former artist name 'SurfArtTherapy' they explored the relationship between the sea and people - a practice that continues to influence GROTTO's pursuit of visual beauty and emotional depth.