Ju Schnee’s approach to art is first and foremost: playful. Whether she’s illustrating, live painting, or animating, she always makes sure to add a pinch of cheekiness to her artwork. Inspired by surreal artists such as Ernst, Magritte, and Miro, her art is made of shapes, colors, and textures.
“I work mostly with abstract and vibrant elements,” she told Ballpitmag. “Whether it’s an animation, a mural or an installation. I incorporate my shapes in every piece of my work. For me, it’s magical to tell a story just with abstract elements and special textures.”
Since graduating with an MA degree in Communication Design, Schnee has worked independently with clients as big as Adidas, Nike, and The Washington Post. “With my art, I hope I can reach a lot of people and move something in them,” She says. “I want them to take a moment and think and maybe also rethink. And that I want to achieve in a playful and fun way that should not be dry and boring to experience.”
“I am in love with shapes, colors, and textures,” she gushed. “Bauhaus, Memphis, Japanese Graphic Design and Surrealism were the most formative movements for my work.”
Here’s a taste of her Instagram page:
