Julius Koo is an award-winning illustration senior who specializes in concept art and visual development. Inspired by the imaginative worlds of the games and films Julius admires, he has honed his work both professionally and artistically to become a skilled concept artist capable of bringing his own fantastical ideas to life through compelling visual development. Mainly working in the fantasy and sci-fi genres, he has developed countless worlds from the ground up, infusing his influences of early 1900’s art movements, surrealist horror, classic cinema, and video games into each concept—gaining experience and insight with each subsequent project.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Julius moved to the United States at a very young age and grew up relocating frequently, fostering an early sense of adaptability, respect, and resourcefulness. Now a senior at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Julius has pushed himself to strive further to achieve his ultimate dream of creating concepts for the very games and films he has been inspired by since he was a child, hopefully inspiring another generation of artists. When not deep in his process, you’ll often find Julius binging films from his favorite directors or playing games with his group of like-minded nerds