Jiyoung Kim
Illustrator exploring the anatomy of the mind
I am an illustrator who visually explores and expresses the anatomy of the mind.
I hold a BFA in Fine Art and an MFA in Illustration.
By combining imagination and storytelling, I create illustrations that evoke empathy and emotional resonance.
πAwards
2026
π Shortlisted : Communication Arts Awards 2026 (California, USA) π
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2025 β
π₯ Winner : Creative Quarterly 80 (New York, USA) π
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Chosen Winner : American Illustration 44 (New York, USA) π
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Runnerβup : Creative Quarterly 81 (New York, USA) π
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Runnerβup : Creative Quarterly 79 (New York, USA) π
ποΈ Merit : 3×3 Illustration Show No.22 (New York, USA) π
ποΈ Merit : iJungle Illustration Awards 2025 (Europe) π
πShortlisted : World Illustration Awards 2025 – AOI (London, UK) π
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2024
βπ₯ Winner : Creative Quarterly 78 (New York, USA) π
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Chosen Winner : American Illustration 43 (New York, USA) π
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Runnerβup : Creative Quarterly 77 (New York, USA) π
π Shortlisted : Communication Arts Awards 2024 (California, USA) π
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2023 β
π₯ Winner : Creative Quarterly 74 (New York, USA) π
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Runnerβup : Creative Quarterly 72 (New York, USA) π
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Runnerβup : Creative Quarterly 71 (New York, USA) π
ποΈ Merit : 3×3 Illustration Show No.20 (New York, USA) π
ποΈ Merit : iJungle Illustration Awards 2023 (Europe) π
π Shortlisted : World Illustration Awards 2023– AOI (London, UK) π
πPublications
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WORKBOOK'S Directory of Illustration 2026 (New York, USA)
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iJungle Illustration Awards Annual eBook 2025 (Europe)
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3x3 Annual No.22 (New York, USA)
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Creative Quarterly Annual 2025 (New York, USA)
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Creative Quarterly Annual 2024 (New York, USA)β
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3x3 Annual No.20 (New York, USA)
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Creative Quarterly Issue 74 (New York, USA)ββ
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iJungle Illustration Awards Annual eBook 2023 (Europe)
πSelected Highlights
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WIA 2023 Showcase: Minimalist Illustration
βπΌBook
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Painful Walnut (Neuropsychiatric Disorders Picture Book)
πMaster's Thesis
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A Study on the Art Book Production of Neuropsychiatric Illustration Using Depaysement Techniques
