Hi, I’m Hyelim — a picture book author and illustrator.

I create warm, atmospheric stories inspired by the quiet stirrings of the heart.

My work explores poetic moments of joy, inner light, and gentle courage, expressed through rich and delicate color.

I enjoy working with a variety of materials and techniques, allowing each story to find its own visual language.

Education

B.A. in Illustration and Communication Design, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, Halle (2023)

Experience

Mrs. Dalloway Project (2024)
Büchergilde Gutenberg × Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design

Awards

Selected Artist, The Unpublished Picturebook Showcase 7 (dPICTUS, 2026)
Illustrator Finalist, Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF, 2025)
Nominee, Giebichenstein Design Prize – Best Communication Category (2023)

Exhibitions

Exhibition at Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt, Halle (2023)
Anonymous Drawings, Berlin (2024)

Contact me

If you have any questions or would like to work together, please feel free to contact me.

Email hey.hyelim.kim@gmail.com

Instagram @hey.hyelim

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