Hyein Anne Kwon is a fourth-year Visual Communication Design student at Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts), with a major in Illustration and Character Design. She believes that art is the core of storytelling, drawing inspiration from fine art for its expressive nature and emotional depth. Her artistic practice is driven by a sharp, analytical, and strategic mindset, and she uses both illustration and graphic design to distill profound and challenging narratives into simple, accessible visuals.
Her process is thoughtful and purposeful, finding beauty in everyday moments while condensing complex ideas into a digestible form. By combining a clear, problem-solving approach with the ability to see the whole picture, she creates visuals that are both insightful and approachable. Ultimately, she aims to help clients and audiences express their most authentic selves by uncovering what is truthful and beautiful about them.
Creative Experiences with
- Stettler United Church
- Big Valley United Church
- Erskine United Church
- Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society
- Stettler History Book Committee
- Calgary Chinatown BIA
- Chinook Blast
- Calgary Fashion Week
- Couture Culture and Arts (CCA)
- Asian Heritage Foundation
- AUArts Gallery Crawl
- AUArts Visual Communication Design Department
Recognitions
2025-2027: Viewbook Featured Student | AUArts
2025: HELLO Gallery Selected Artist | Ad Rodeo Association & TRLR Agency
2025: AUArtsSA Fourth Year Legacy Scholarship | AUArts
2025: Flower Power Poster Show | Burnt Toast Studio
2025: Good Vibrations SCD Department Showcase | AUArts
2024, 2025: Gallery Crawl Solo Exhibition | AUArts
2024: President’s Honour Roll | AUArts
2024: Boost a Student Bursary | AUArts
2023: Illingworth Kerr Gallery Bursary | AUArts
2022, 2023, 2024: 11, 12, 13th Annual President’s Students Art, Craft and Design Exhibition | AUArts
2022/2023, 2023/2024: Jason Lang Scholarship | AUArts
2022: 2022 Spring/Summer Edition - FASHION X FUTURE | PhotoEd Magazine
2020: Released Student Creative Work - Copyright for Educational Purposes | Pembina Hills School Division