Kori Song is an illustration artist based in London, finds inspiration in both bustling cityscapes and serene natural landscapes. She studied drawing in China and Hong Kong. Her artwork beautifully blends urban energy with tranquil scenes, reflecting her unique perspective on the interplay between city life and human emotions.
Using a mix of media, Song's pieces draw viewers into a world of depth and complexity, encouraging contemplation of the relationship between humanity and its surroundings. Through her art, she explores the resilience of nature and the intricacies of human emotions amid urban environments.
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2021 Shortlisted for The Unpublished Picturebook Showcase 3 by dPICTUS | PICTUREBOOK MAKERS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
