Black Eye
Character & Graphic Illustrator
BLACK EYE is a character brand created in June 2019 by
New Zealand-based graphic illustrator, Ji Yeon Kim.
BLACK EYE aims to produce original character merchandise and illustrations that walks the middle line between the fantastical and mundane while presenting often controversial/taboo/uncomfortable themes in a generally non-confrontational way; opinionated, but non-aggressive.
Some reoccurring themes explored are (but not exclusive to) androgyny, alienation, humanism, human idealism, fatality, and societal decay.
Despite the themes in my artwork, I am actively against war and violence. It's a true failure and shame of humanity, and that war should be kept as tragedies of the past, not a foundation for our future.
Upcoming Events
Kaiga Sydney Twilight - Table L14
Sydney International Convention Centre
2025, January 24 - 25
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Kaiga Melbourne - Table R16
MCEC (Bay 17-20)
2025, February 8 - 9
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Armageddon Christchurch - Table A61
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
2025, April 5 - 6
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Supanova Gold Coast - Table TBA
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
2025, April 12 - 13
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Armageddon Wellington - Table 26G
Sky Stadium, Wellington
2025, April 18 - 20
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OVERLOAD Auckland - Table B4
Shed 10 & The Cloud, Auckland
2025, April 26 - 27
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SMASH! Sydney - Table TBA
ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
2025, July 12 - 13
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Fan X - Table TBA
Salt Palace Convention Center
2025, September 25 - 27
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Supanova Brisbane - Table TBA
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
2025, November 7 - 9
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