Art print created by Makitoy exclusively for The Poster Club.

Makitoy finds inspiration in serene walks along Han River Park in the pulsating city of Seoul, South Korea. This waterside haven offers the perfect blend of calmness and convenience, with its myriad bookstores, cafes and galleries. “It’s a place where great and small personalities converge,” she remarks.

Having spent six years as an illustrator, Makitoy transitioned into freelancing and balances individual projects from the comfort of her home, accompanied by her two beloved cats. Since 2019, she has diligently pursued a personal project of daily drawing, a practice that has not only honed her skills but also developed her artistic archive.

Makitoy’s vibrant art posters feature bold plant-inspired drawings, created with pens and markers on paper. “Plants give me a new perspective,” she explains, “they show more diverse and interesting colour combinations than I thought.” By combining colours and simplifying shapes, she captures the essence of nature in her unique style. The recurring motif of plants in her work underpins her fascination with plant-derived objects and patterns, drawing inspiration from her habitual recordings.