Emotive and Healing IllustrationsVisual Artist from Jeju Island

BAE Joong-Yeol is a visual artist based in Jeju Island, South Korea. Through painting, he has long explored the subtle connections between natural landscapes and human emotions. Characterized by delicate brushstrokes and soft color palettes, his works capture the quiet yet profound moments of everyday life — a passing sea breeze, a fleeting shadow, a gentle patch of green.

Drawing inspiration from the unique scenery of Jeju — including its gently sloping volcanic hills (Oreum), humid coastlines, and time-worn spaces and objects — BAE transforms these landscapes into emotional terrains. Rather than striving for realism, his paintings express an inner world shaped by memory, presence, and attentive observation.

BAE’s practice does not seek dramatic visual impact. Instead, his process is meditative, weaving observation and creation into the fabric of daily life. This philosophy is embodied in Jeju Paper Store, a space he founded that merges art studio, silkscreen workshop, curated shop, and community hub — extending art beyond the canvas and into the sensorial experience of everyday living.