A collection of current work by illustrator Minji Search engine optimisation from Seoul, South Korea. Creating artwork out of “a love for all times and an curiosity in individuals,” Search engine optimisation’s pictures typically emerge from each day observations–an overheard conversations, mundane actions like watching tv or “doing nothing,” the posture of somebody sitting on the subway, a phrase from a e-book learn way back, quiet moments of companionship or loneliness. Talking of her three-image sequence titled, “Neighbor,” Search engine optimisation takes us via some relatable trains of thought:
“At some point, whereas I used to be at residence, I heard loud sounds from the next-door house. Although it was simply abnormal each day dialog, I may hear it clearly. At that second, recollections of singing at residence and speaking with my household got here to thoughts. I began to surprise if, though we had by no means correctly seen one another’s faces, my neighbors may really know quite a bit about our family. That realization made me really feel uneasy, and I believed it may be finest to keep away from operating into them if attainable. I discovered it fascinating that this practice of thought may be one thing others additionally expertise–the sensation of not desirous to encounter the phrase “neighbor.” This led me to think about neighbors transferring round to keep away from one another, separated by only one wall. I believed it will be extra enjoyable in the event that they have been holding weapons (or instruments?) like in a recreation.”
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