Meet Min the Elephant, Illustrator
Introducing the “Passport to People Series” where I’ll take you around the globe, via inspiring, creative souls I’ve met while on my travels! Meet Korean artist, Jeongmin Lee, who goes by the moniker ‘Min The Elephant.’ Her illustrations are constructions of pure imagination, engaging in flights of fancy with sketches of anthropomorphic animals and beastilized humans. Her work is whimsical and reverie-inducing, bringing to life scenes from a dream. I was introduced to Min by mutual friends during my time in Korea and fell in love with her animated, carefree spirit and humility in regards to her marvelous talent. In person, she evokes the same balance of lightheartedness and ambition found in her pieces. I was inspired by her dedication to her craft having boldly left a comfortable corporate job in the name of pursuing her bliss, showing the naysayers her powerful commitment to her artistry. Many of my favorite pieces of hers fuse dreamscape with t...