Every Issue Reborn: Explore Our Archive . Issue 2
Issue 2 .
The Universe of Hibiscus
We had the honor of featuring Seungeun Suh, known as “Hibiscus,” on the cover of our Issue 2, accompanied by an exclusive interview. Her work invites viewers into a dreamlike universe where traditional Korean hanji paper merges with watercolor and ink to evoke delicate worlds of fantasy and introspection. Since childhood, Hibiscus has layered translucent hues and subtle textures—not to depict defined figures, but to awaken emotion, memory, and a quiet sense of mystery. Her compositions, often centered on a solitary girl surrounded by floral, animal, and abstract elements, reveal profound reflections on vulnerability, growth, and the beauty found in life’s margins. Living and working in South Korea, Hibiscus blends classical technique with a poetic vision, creating artwork that resonates across cultures and sensibilities.
Exploring the Highlights
In April 2017, The Guide Artists proudly released its second issue, featuring a captivating cover and an exclusive interview with one of today’s most intriguing contemporary voices. This issue continues our mission to celebrate creativity, artistic vision, and inspiring stories from talented artists worldwide.
Cover by Seungeun Suh Aka Hibiscus
Majored in fine-arts at Keimyung University in South Korea. After graduation, she has been working as an art-school teacher, gallery curator and as a professional painter at the same time.
Interested in a style of the Oriental art materials mixed with the Western composition. Shefocuses on thick rice-paper, Chinese ink, and oriental watercolors for the paintings.
She paints women in lyrical moods, animals, and all natural objects. Her Spread pigments on the rice-paper carefully and she focuses on the beauty of space.
Featured Artists
In this issue, we proudly featured Seungeun Suh on the cover, accompanied by exclusive interviews with Seungeun Suh and Julie Morin. We also highlighted the outstanding work of Jeremy Enecio, Karen Caruana (aka Kiki), Mandy Reinmuth, Christine K. Harris, and Karla Rodríguez, celebrating their unique artistic voices. Additionally, our curated section on notable art books offered readers insight into inspiring publications that shaped contemporary creativity. Readers were invited to explore the vision, stories, and imagination of some of today’s most compelling artists.
JEREMY ENECIO . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
KAREN CARUANA . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
HANL PARK. THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
MANDY REINMUTH . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
CHRISTINE K. HARRIS . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
KARLA RODRIGUEZ . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
JULIE MORIN . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
AI GONOI . THE GUIDE ARTISTS MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
