Ju Schnee’s art consists of abstract shapes and vibrant colors, be it her illustrations and murals or her GIFs and animation. “I am in love with shapes, colors, and textures,” she told Ballpitmag. “Whether it’s an animation, a mural or an installation. I incorporate my shapes in every piece of my work. For me, it’s magical to tell a story just with abstract elements and special textures.”
Inspired by surreal artists such as Ernst, Magritte, and Miro, Schnee says such artists have taught her the ways in which to incorporate irony and metaphors into her work. “Bauhaus, Memphis, Japanese Graphic Design and Surrealism were the most formative movements for my work,” she says. Perhaps so, but we also sense some heavy ’80s vibes poking through.
Since graduating with both a BA and an MA in Communication Design, Schnee has been hard at work, collaborating with brands like Adidas and Nike, as well as publications like The Washington Post. “With my art, I hope I can reach a lot of people and move something in them,” she says. “I want them to take a moment and think and maybe also rethink. And that I want to achieve in a playful and fun way that should not be dry and boring to experience.”
Her art in all its rich variety provides such playful experience. Take a look for yourself.
