Born in Seoul, the illustrator Yeji Yun creates images that bring us back to an animal and everyday imaginary. Starting from her Instagram name, her aim seems to be to look beyond the surface of things and find, within domestic space, a more intimate and narrative dimension. This process unfolds through the inclusion of a wide variety of animals, as also happens on this profile, where the illustrator focuses specifically on the world of birds.

Her compositions are clean but never cold, built through soft lines and controlled, often dusty palettes that create suspended atmospheres. The characters inhabiting her scenes seem caught in moments of pause, in micro-actions that turn into storytelling.

As can be seen from her website, alongside her personal projects, Yeji Yun also works on commissioned projects for international clients. Even in commercial contexts, her style maintains a precise consistency: she avoids loud effects and prefers suggestion, building images that work through layering rather than immediate impact.

Her Instagram profile is a natural extension of this practice. It is not just a showcase, but a space where finished works, sketches, and fragments of process coexist. In short, Yeji Yun’s illustrations allow everyday life to be charged with narrative possibilities.

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