Two exemplary and legendary Korean artists in one frame!
Lee Killust, also known as Lee.K, is a South Korean illustrator known for his grayscale art, which is a product of combining oil paint, charcoal, ink, and pencil. Aside from this, the artist garnered doubled popularity as he often chooses THIS BTS member as his portrait's muse.
With his talented hands, Lee.K earned a spot on the "Top 22 artists to watch in 2022" by Singulart, a contemporary art, and furniture design website based in Paris, France.
Can you guess who among the seven members of BTS is Lee.K's art muse? Stay tuned to this article to know who and to know why Lee.K selected this member.
Lee.K Showcases His Portraits Starring THIS BTS Member; Reveals Reasons for Admiration
On August 29, 2022, one of the finest artists in South Korea, Lee.K, was given the opportunity to join Focus Art Fair 'Boom' in Paris, France. Hence, gaining the spot to display his works from September 1 to 4 in the Carrousel du Louvre.
For this art fair, Lee.K decided to exhibit his artworks kindled by BTS lead vocalist and main dancer, Park Jimin (professionally known as Jimin).
According to a Korean media outlet report, Focus Art Fair even used Lee.K's Jimin portrait as the front of the official flyers to promote the exhibit event, therefore drawing a mammoth crowd who were interested in visiting the art fair.
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Thousands of ARMYs Attending the Art Fair
Jimin's portrait captured the interest of thousands of ARMYs, consequently hoarding the event hall to witness the artwork's delicateness.
Jimin's portrait by South Korea's artist Lee.K currently exhibited at the Focus Art Fair in Paris!
— JIMIN DATA | MUSE • Mostly REST (@PJM_data) September 1, 2022
The exhibition is taking place from September 1 - 4 in Carrousel du Louvre, located within the Louvre Palace complex! 👏
Art World Muse Park Jimin 🔥pic.twitter.com/nmJcrmAgnY
"I heard from the officials that many people were waiting at the entrance to see the work modeled after Jimin of BTS. I was nervous and moved by the interest of people. Above all, I thought I should repay with a better work," -- Lee.K, korea.net
Indeed, Jimin's beauty deserves to be preserved as an art masterpiece. Additionally, Lee.K's artworks deserves to be in the limelight, regardless whether BTS front man, Jimin is the muse or not.
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