Johann Seliger was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, where he currently lives and works. His works explore the lives of those marginalized and neglected by society. Through various media, such as photography, oil paintings, digital art and pencil drawings he captures nuanced moments and raw emotions, inviting the viewer to reconsider narratives from a fresh perspective. Having lived in Seoul his entire life, much of his work is rooted in the Elujiro and Jogno area, where he spend much of his childhood and young adult life.  Through his work Johann Seliger tries to shed light on the trials and triumphs of individuals who might be easily overlooked or considered as undesirable by society. His body of work serves as a portal into the daily lives of these people.