[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art
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North Korean refugee uses cartoons and humor to help bring citizens closer together, check out this artistic barista's incredible 'cream art', make-up artist Diane Yoon creates beautiful illusions using her face and body, and KoBiz looks at some of the filmmakers who are flexing their creative muscles beyond the silver screen.
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"A North Korean refugee and cartoonist draws what life is like for those who escape"
A North Korean refugee has created an online comic strip that "attempts to bring some humor to what is an often-harrowing journey and difficult resettlement". Choi Jeong-guk used to work for one of Pyongyang's top animation studios, SEK, but now hopes his work in the South will "help change the mindset of South Koreans, who are generally apathetic toward North Korean refugees".
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"How a Korean Barista Is Turning Lattes Into Frothy Versions of Art History's Greatest Masterpieces"
Over the past month, Lee Kang-bin's incredible "cream art" has been trending online. This talented barista paints famous works of art using the cream on your coffee as his canvas: "One time I drew The Starry Night and it looked so special as the famous painting placed on top of coffee. After that, lots of people ordered that coffee", said Lee in an interview with Reuters. These delicious works of art take around 15-minutes to make and will set you back $8.
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"Artist creates flawless make-up styles that look just like digital photos"
22-year old artist Diane Yoon uses her body and face to create some trippy make-up styles. Some of her "surreal self-portraits" took up to 12 hours to complete and the results are amazing. You can browse a few of her creations on The Sun...
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"When the Screen is Not Enough"
According to KoBiz, a number of talented Korean filmmakers are venturing out of their industry into other forms of art. Kim Tae-yong, for example, directed a traditional Korean musical performance, and Kim Jee-woon already has a music video under his belt. Follow the link below to see which other filmmakers are "expanding their horizons beyond the silver screen"...
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