A City Slicker is someone with taste and sophistication… but also street smarts. Which you must be to navigate a megacity like Seoul! Departing from the muted blues and vibrant hues of his previous collections on Opensea, CJroblue's "City Slicker Blues" casts a more optimistic glow on life in the city for a young artist. From nighttime drives along the Han River to the surge of commuters on subway platforms, this collection of 4 NFTs dives into the complex intersections we all must navigate as members of an always on-the-move metropolis. Embracing the artificial shimmer of greens and reds, “City Slicker Blues” uses neon signs, headlights, and digital displays as backdrops to illuminate how each moment- whether it be a chance encounter or an enduring bond- can light your path in an ever-pulsing city.
In Seoul, there is a long urban highway along the Han River. A night drive along the Han River with your partner (lover) is one of the best ways to enjoy this city.
This piece is inspired by Choi Ho-cheol's masterpiece “Euljiro Circular Line”, which vividly portrays the daily lives of Seoul's residents. Euljiro Circular Line, also known as Seoul subway line 2, is the most frequented subway by Seoulites, and showcases a diverse cross-section of society—from children to the elderly, students to merchants, along with views of Seoul's cityscape. The original is considered a definitive representation of Seoul during the 1980s and 1990s. Artist CJrouble's “Euljiro Circular Subway” depicts the Seoul subway as it appears in 2024, an era dominated by smartphones and LED electronic displays.
On the way to and from work, crowds of people come and go on the subway in Seoul. The waves of people rushing by make everyone hurry their steps. However, a chance reunion with an old lover turns the place into a space where only the two of them exist.
The door to our hearts is locked. But there is someone who has just the right key to open the door to your heart. That person is my lover. When we insert the key into the door of each other's hearts, the universe opens.
With a career that spans nearly two decades, Choi Jung Hyun (aka CJroblue) is a celebrated illustrator and artist whose contributions to NFT history in Korea is nothing short of indispensable. Drawing inspiration from the rich pace of daily life in Seoul, CJroblue masterfully captures fleeting moments often overlooked by busy city-goers, and channels them into emotionally charged artworks that force us to linger on the small things.
At the heart of CJroblue’s artistic endeavors is a mission to convey healing and comfort to viewers about their own everyday lives. Through his artwork, he unveils the sublime beauty hidden within the ordinary, and invites audiences to explore the emotions, memories, and connections that lie hidden just beneath the surface. In doing so, he hopes we can see the small things more clearly, and each other with greater interest and empathy.
Beyond his own art, CJroblue boasts an impressive collaboration history with numerous domestic and global brands, including contributing illustrations for Warner Bros Korea’s "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey" as well as Hyundai, Rolls-Royce, LG subsidiaries, Adobe, Toyota, Samsung, and more.
With a career that spans nearly two decades, Choi Jung Hyun (aka CJroblue) is a celebrated illustrator and artist whose contributions to NFT history in Korea is nothing short of indispensable. Drawing inspiration from the rich pace of daily life in Seoul, CJroblue masterfully captures fleeting moments often overlooked by busy city-goers, and channels them into emotionally charged artworks that force us to linger on the small things.
At the heart of CJroblue’s artistic endeavors is a mission to convey healing and comfort to viewers about their own everyday lives. Through his artwork, he unveils the sublime beauty hidden within the ordinary, and invites audiences to explore the emotions, memories, and connections that lie hidden just beneath the surface. In doing so, he hopes we can see the small things more clearly, and each other with greater interest and empathy.
Beyond his own art, CJroblue boasts an impressive collaboration history with numerous domestic and global brands, including contributing illustrations for Warner Bros Korea’s "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey" as well as Hyundai, Rolls-Royce, LG subsidiaries, Adobe, Toyota, Samsung, and more.
