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Artist Portfolio<br />
the Art of visuAlisAtion<br />
“I can complete an artwork without<br />
a sketch or prior visual exploration.<br />
I can draw what I visualise in my<br />
head straight on to paper.”<br />
the beneFits<br />
oF tourinG<br />
Gi reveals how exhibiting his artwork<br />
inspires him to become a better artist<br />
“I have many good memories from my career so far:<br />
the first time I started a comic book series, and the<br />
day my first sketchbook was published, for example.<br />
But my best memories are of my exhibitions.<br />
The first one in Korea really stands out. Another is<br />
the solo exhibition in Japan that I did with Takashi<br />
Murakami. The exhibition was memorable, but<br />
seeing Takashi’s art in person, getting his advice and<br />
encouragement – these things helped me move<br />
forward. It was all great inspiration.<br />
An exhibition in France helped me gain confidence<br />
that my work would translate across the continents.<br />
During my world tours, I talk to lots of artists who<br />
I admire. They’re always so gracious. It’s such a boost<br />
of positive energy. But I also meet fans who love my<br />
artwork. These moments are just as important,<br />
because they help me become a better artist.”<br />
Ghost in the Shell movie, for<br />
example, I ended up drawing that<br />
twice, because I didn’t like the face of<br />
the main character, and the<br />
composition didn’t come up to my<br />
usual standard.<br />
“But most of the time I come up with<br />
ideas and work on the content alone.<br />
I’m sure that’s what my clients would<br />
expect when they hire me.”<br />
no speCiAl pAper required<br />
Gi starts his workday by collecting<br />
references. He flips through these<br />
photos every day, so he can “save”<br />
them in his head. Commissioned work<br />
always comes first – those with<br />
looming deadlines. But, perhaps<br />
the oBserver<br />
As a child, Gi preferred to<br />
watch other kids playing<br />
rather than joining in<br />
with them. These<br />
observational skills are<br />
central to his work.<br />
surprisingly for such a precise artists,<br />
he isn’t precious about where he works<br />
or the materials that he uses.<br />
“No special paper is required,” he<br />
says. “Unless I’m working on a<br />
commissioned work, I draw on any<br />
space, any paper – a napkin, scratch<br />
paper, even a table can become my<br />
new canvas.<br />
42 August 2017