SPACEKKABBI
스페이스깨비
Artist representation by URBK LAB
스페이스깨비는 네덜란드와 한국을 기반으로 활동하는 3D 기반의 다분야 아티스트 듀오입니다. 깨비의 푸른 에너지를 과거와 미래를 잇는 다리로 재해석한 「깨비와 푸른돌」 설화를 중심으로, 신화와 기술, 전통과 미래를 연결하는 작업을 펼칩니다. 1960–80년대 한국의 잡종적 상상력인 ‘네온사인, 트로트 음악, 초기 SF 비전이 빚어낸 화려하면서도 불완전한 진보의 꿈’에서 영감을 받아, 스페이스깨비는 그 눈부신 기억들을 새로운 우주 신화로 전환합니다. 전통 설화와 디지털 아트를 결합해 몰입적 세계를 창조하며, 집단적 기억을 빛으로 쓴 미래의 이야기로 펼쳐냅니다. 넥센타이어의 8K 미디어 아트, 뉴발란스 광고 캠페인, K-pop 그룹 에스파의 3D 리릭 비디오까지, 기술적 정밀함과 시적 서사를 아우르는 작업을 선보입니다.
SpaceKKabbi is a 3D-based multidisciplinary artist duo based between the Netherlands and Korea. Rooted in the Korean folk tale “Kkabbi and the Blue Stone,” their work reimagines goblins’ blue energy as a bridge between myth and technology, past and future. Drawing on Korea’s hybrid imagination of the 1960s–80s ‘when neon signs, trot music, and early sci-fi visions shaped a vivid dream of progress’ SpaceKKabbi transforms those dazzling yet imperfect memories into a new space mythology. By merging folklore with digital art, they craft immersive worlds where collective memory becomes a futuristic story of light. Their projects span from 8K media art for Nexen Tire and advertising campaigns for New Balance to 3D lyric videos for K-pop group aespa, blending technical precision with poetic storytelling.
｜BIOGRAPY
Education
2023–present, Sejong University, Department of Design Innovation, Adjunct Professor, Seoul, South Korea
2018, Design Academy Eindhoven, MA, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Group Exhibitions
2024 ‘Time After Time’, Time After Time, Seoul, South Korea
2023 ‘Magic Milestone’ (with Leesun & Unknown Ocean), Microlab Main Hall, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, Netherlands
2023 ‘The Art Plaza, Eulji-miro by IBK, Game Arcade’, Euljiro, Seoul, South Korea
2022 ‘Asia Young Artist’, Gwanghwamun International Art Festival, Sejong Center, Seoul, South Korea
2021–2022 ‘KOREA’, Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
2021 ‘Concept21’, CICA Museum, Gimpo, South Korea
Art Fairs
2025 ‘ASYAAF’, Culture Station Seoul 284, Seoul, South Korea
2025 ‘URBAN BREAK 2025’ (Open-call Artist), COEX, Hall B, Seoul, South Korea
2022 ‘ASYAAF’, Hongik Museum of Modern Art (HOMA), Seoul, South Korea
2020 ‘Talent Tours’, MU space, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, Netherlands
2020 ‘The Reframing of Being Forgotten’, online exhibition, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, Netherlands
2020 ‘MOVEROUND’, online exhibition, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Projects / Commissions
2024 ‘Nexen Canvas’, Media Wall Exhibition, The Nexen UniverCity, in collaboration with Nexen Tire, Seoul, South Korea
2023 ‘Yearzero’, Times Square public screening, Adler × Focus Art Fair, New York, USA
2023 ‘New Balance Kids’, online campaign visuals, Seoul, South Korea
2023 ‘One Space, Infinite Inspiration’ (AR exhibition), bincan × Unknown Ocean, Seoul, South Korea
2022 aespa, ‘Life’s Too Short’, 3D lyric video production, SM Entertainment, Seoul, South Korea
2022 ‘Verse Immersive’ NFT Gallery, AR exhibition US tour, 17 cities, USA
2022 ‘Drawing the City’, Galleria Department Store East, Outdoor Art Wall, Seoul, South Korea
2022 ‘HOHO Art Festival’, Collabo House Dosan, Seoul, South Korea
2022 ‘Killing a Child’s Innocence’, Spatial.io, virtual exhibition, online
Interviews
2023 Soen Magazine (Japan), Upcoming Artist feature
Awards
2020 Talent Development Grant, Stimuleringsfonds (Creative Industries Fund NL), Netherlands
2019 Red Dot Award, Winner, Digital Experience, Germany
2019 Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Top Talent, Digital Products & Experiences, USA
2019 K-Design Award, Gold Winner, Communication Design, South Korea
Clients
Nexen Tire
SM Entertainment (aespa)
New Balance Kids
Yearzero,
Unknown Ocean
IBK
｜ARTWORK
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