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Republic of Korea (South Korea)

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A woman with black hair is sitting at a table filled with decorative items, reading a magazine and signing a book. Behind her are wooden shelves filled with books, boxes, and decorative objects. The table is covered with a white, crocheted tablecloth and holds various jewelry, boxes, and crafting supplies.

SALEIGN

Illustrator & Artist based in Seoul
Observation · Understanding · Reinterpretation

SALEIGN transforms plants, objects, memory, and culture into contemporary visual narratives. Rooted in observation and drawing, her practice moves across illustration, textiles, spatial visuals, and fine art.

Brand Illustration & Key Visual


Visual storytelling for brands, campaigns, spaces, and cultural projects.

Botanical Archive


An ongoing archive of plants explored through observation, morphology, and cultural narratives.

Fine Art & Exhibition


Independent works exploring memory, time, nature, and human perception.

A modern interior with black paneled walls, a white curved sofa with gold accents, two potted plants with gold bases, and a large colorful artwork of tropical plants and flowers framed in gold hanging on the wall.
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Selected Projects

An outdoor decorative display featuring blue floral illustrations and cutouts, with blue curtains and a backdrop of a scenic sky and mountain landscape.

CTF Valley Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China · 2026


Botanical illustration developed into a large-scale summer key visual and spatial installation.

Underwater scene with various colorful marine life including coral, seaweed, seashells, a seahorse, starfish, and a mermaid, set against a dark blue background.

Galleria Luxury Mall
Seoul, Korea · 2026


Illustration and visual storytelling created for a luxury retail environment.

The image features an intricate architectural drawing of landmarks and buildings in New York City with a floral decoration. The text reads "Everyday in New York", and there is a sign for "Experience Korea".

KOTRA New York
New York, USA · 2026


Illustration developed for an overseas cultural and business presentation project.

Journal & Observation

Notes on plants, objects, exhibitions, and the small observations that shape SALEIGN’s work.

A collection of vintage and elegant stationery, jewelry, and decorative items arranged on a lace tablecloth. Includes wrapped candies, lace doilies, floral embellishments, and various decorative papers and cards.

The Rules of Spring Flowers
Journal

A reflection on spring flowers, seasonal rhythms, and the quiet rules through which we observe and understand nature.

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A digital drawing of a purple onion flower with many small blooms on bushy stems and its base, with a large, detailed purple flower at the bottom right.

Allium, Anemone & Ornithogalum
Botanical Archive · BA001–004

Three botanical observations exploring morphology, memory, flowering cycles, and the cultural meanings carried by familiar plants.

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