Tucked into mountainsides and among bustling streets, small corner stores are often a central point in a community. For Lee Me Kyeoung (previously), these local shops provide endless inspiration for an ongoing series of drawings. The Korean artist documents the tiny markets she encounters around the world, utilizing pen and acrylic to create exquisite visual odes from Australia to Turkey.
Me Kyeoung’s drawings were recently collected into a book, and you can follow her work on Instagram.
Göreme Cappadocia, Türkiye
Husei, Japan
Dhampus, Nepal
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Hoian, Vietnam
Arhangai, Mongolia
Ubud Bali, Indonesia
Ross on Wye, U.K.
Sydney, Australia
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