Taehyoung Maria Jeon's Plant Series Collected in Debut Monograph Folium

Taehyoung Maria Jeon, a South Korean artist, has released her debut monograph titled Folium, which features numerous illustrations from her Plant Series. This book is published by Volume, a crowdfunding publisher akin to Kickstarter, where readers can support the project prior to its printing; reservations are available on their website. Jeon, a trained printmaker, utilizes digital techniques to create layered compositions inspired by the plants in her apartment. The initiative originated as a personal quest to fill a square canvas with greenery, experimenting with shapes and arrangements. As her series progresses, the drawings transform, yet Jeon emphasizes that the focus remains on composition, balance, color, and shape, aiming to convey positive energy. She challenges conventional views of plants, allowing her creativity to flourish within her established rules. Beginning with leaves and stems, she explores surreal elements, incorporating purple veins, red outlines, and star-like details into her imaginative creations, enhancing their otherworldly essence. More of her artwork is showcased on Instagram.