Sabinus

Sabinus is the working name of South Korean illustrator Jeong Seung-jun. After animation school he paints digitally: everyday streets and rooms that may not last, kept as a place you can still visit. Flat, candid, neatly composed — and meant to be recognised.

His breakthrough work, depicting Seoul Square teeming with office workers beneath a soaring airplane, captured the wish to leave town while remaining rooted in familiar urban scenery. This piece, alongside his broader body of work, reflects his philosophy of "Cherish while you have it," as he documents spaces that have disappeared, preserving them as enduring memories.

Following a decade-long career in animation—including work on the Hello Carbot theatrical release—Jeong transitioned to freelance illustration. His recent endeavors include the solo exhibition "fall in jeju: 제주에 빠지다" held at Ground Poll in Aewol, Jeju Island, and an exhibition at Samseyeong Gallery in Seoul's Pyeongchang-dong. His palette merges vintage film camera aesthetics with contemporary sensibilities, inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's timeless visual language.

Through his art, Jeong seeks to form empathetic connections rather than deliver monologues, creating images that resonate across diverse interpretations while pursuing a visual language that remains fresh across decades.