While countless artists and illustrators have already rendered the timeless fairy tales we knew as kids, these
renditions stand out among the rest. Na Young Wu, a young artist from Korea, brings a breathtaking whiff of fresh air to these familiar tales as she re-imagines what they would be like if they were to take place in Korea.
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The Little Mermaid
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The Princess and The Frog
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She uses the Korean illustration technique called manhwa (the Korean equivalent of the Japanese manga),
giving them an easily-recognizable East Asian feel reminiscent of the ancient artworks of her country.
Her serene and delicate renditions of classic fairy tales is sure to whisk you away to The Land of Morning
Calm.
Alice in Wonderland
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Beauty and the Beast
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Little Red Riding Hood
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Wu dressed our beloved characters in traditional hanboks and put them in unique, delicately-detailed settings, flaunting the ancient Korean culture and aesthetic beautifully.
Not only do they give the viewers an insight to the Korean art form, they also give East Asian cultures a way to identify with these Western characters.
To see more of Na Young Wu’s beautiful artworks, visit her blog or her twitter account.
Till next time!
Alice
Niceeeee. Makes me think about my favorite Korean series. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Juliesse! ♥
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