Kori Song is an illustration artist and picture book creator based in London. With a passion for drawing from a young age, Kori pursued her artistic education at the Sichuan Fine Art Institute, specializing in graphic design. In 2009, she began her journey in Hong Kong, focusing on illustration. Inspired by the dynamic interplay between urban landscapes and nature, Kori's artwork reflects perceptive observations and meaningful reflections on life. Through her expressive art, she beautifully captures the intricate connections between cities, their residents, and the natural world. Creating picture books is a beloved pursuit for Kori, allowing her to tell captivating stories through her artistic talents.
AWARD AND GRAND
2022 Chosen for AI41 American Illustration
2022 Shortlisted for World Illustration Awards
2021 Shortlisted for The Unpublished Picturebook Showcase 3 by dPICTUS | PICTUREBOOK MAKERS
2021 The Cheltenham Illustration Awards 2021
2020 Selected for Illustrator Exhibition of Bologna Children's Book Fair
2015 Selected for AAD Outstanding Illustration Artists in Asia
2013 Winner for SHKP Reading Club Fourth Young Writer
PUBLICATION
2022 Found in Sydney / Allen and Unwin Publishing
2021 I am Sam / NGO
2019 出發吧! 箭豬波波Let's go! Bobo the porcupine / Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)
2018 智叻理財小熊貓 Clever little pandas / Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)
2018 Found in Melbourne / Allen and Unwin Publishing
2016 大嘥鬼變乖了 Big Waster Becomes Good / Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)
2015 Found in Hong Kong / Peak Publishing
2014 The Swimmers / Peak Publishing
2013 知了Cicada / Joint Publishing
EXHIBITION
2022 Trace Back in Words-The 4th Book Art Festival. Hong Kong
2021 THE MOMENT JCCAC Festival Feature Exhibition 2021. Hong Kong
2021 回到遇見你的90度角─國際插畫家聯展2021, Taiwan
2020 Solo exhibition The Traveler. Chengdu, China
2013 Taiwan FZ Fifteen Animation & Story Galler. Taiwan
Email: koriillustration@gmail.com