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𝗕𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗜𝗖 ● A comissioned illustration for a creative agency in Athens, Greece. The project won’t move forward publicly, but I still wanted to share some crops of the final work and the final illustration made with Illustrator pencil tool, reminding me the blue ballpoint pen bic and sketches over numerous sketchbooks ● Still vibrant and somehow handcrafted offering unique aesthetic and practical value. #illustration #bic @christoskotsinis

𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗧 𝗨𝗣 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗧 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗨𝗣 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 ● After creating the phrase SHUT UP EVERYONE! with stretched typography on the computer and with the help of @cariocaplus_official B pencils @angschoolandoffice.gr I painted this phrase in large format on 150cm x 150cm Fedrigoni Accademia Premium paper. We are all silent, we do not speak, therefore we have been shut the fuck up. Shut up or get out, everyone or kick everybody in the ass. @cariocaplus_official @angschoolandoffice.gr @fedrigoni.paper @christoskotsinis

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 @milkplan_sa has been producing milk cooling products and livestock equipment that supports every stage of milk production since 1997. After being commissioned by @semiotik_design , I created illustrations that will be placed for internal use by the company's employees. The illustrations include elements from the Greek land, the livestock farmers' animals, milk products and milkplan equipment. They were made using ecoline ink. These are the drafts that were made until the final proposal. @milkplan_sa @semiotik_design @kkarinashabanova @christoskotsinis

𝕹𝕿𝕬𝕳𝕾 Elias Petropoulos, was a Greek researcher, scholar of Greek folk culture, poet, literary critic, journalist, cartoonist, photographer and collector. He was the first (amateur) folklorist in Greece to systematically deal with what was considered the social fringe, within the framework of the broad cognitive subject that he himself called "urban folklore". He recorded, analysed and preserved evidence of people and things despised by the dominant historical narrative and by the conservative Greek universities of his time. He experienced firsthand the lives of rebetes, vagrants, gangsters, prostitutes and homosexuals, prisoners, gang members and the persecuted, as well as poets, prose writers, painters and artists who often provided the basis for his articles and books. His books often take the form of a study or monograph, while many are collections of articles on similar topics, either unpublished or published in magazines and newspapers of the time. ● As part of the workshop held at @plex.athens hosted by @grd.mag and with the contribution of @angschoolandoffice.gr and @cariocaplus_official we showed the participants the technique of printing a monotype with oil pastels. After dividing the portrait of Elias Petropoulos into 2 areas, one black and one with bitmap, the participants filled the 2 areas with oil pastels and then pressed and printed the surface with the oil pastels on the sheet of paper. At the same time, we also cut out a stencil with the word NΤΑΗΣ which is something like a bully man. Thank you everyone, it was a wonderful evening full of energy. @grd.mag @epami_ @angschoolandoffice.gr @anastasia_strouz @cariocaplus_official @plex.athens @christoskotsinis @pilikajenny #workshop

𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐒: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐄 "𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐲𝐦𝐨" 𝐀𝐍𝐃 “𝐄𝐗𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐒” 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 ● We invite you to a presentation of the publishing group "to enzymo" and the "EXODOS" publications. To a presentation of my own design oversight of their effort. The magazine "to enzymo" was an effort and editorial work of the greek group of Internationalist Communists. And initially, I designed a modern publication with sans serif letters with beautiful geometric and straight blocks of text and my favourite Free Sans font. Over the years, the group evolved, fermented and acquired a more Greek-centric direction and accordingly the publication. So, I had to change its design too —which was also appreciated by my fellow designers as it had already won an award— along with a new series of publications with a small circulation and a simple, relaxed design that is always based on a central black and white illustration in the centre of each cover. Letters, old and classic, serious like Didot. Inside and out. Design primitive, robust, but always somewhat ticklish. "Teased" portraits of the authors, bold illustrations, but above all, bold translations. Above all, a tremendous breadth of translations. From the Fiume movement, to Gaddafi, Marx, Dragoumis and Unabomber. These people, about whom I will talk to you today, constitute a small niche publishing group whose material blows my mind. I help them with a small indicative fee, because they break me down spiritually and I deeply appreciate that. So I will talk about them and their wonderful and "cheap" books, in relation to others, without connecting us politically with common principles, but a deep appreciation as well as spiritual and mental love. ● The discussion will be moderated by @pilikajenny (The each speaker will have 15-20 minutes at his disposal) Saturday January, 31st., 2026, 18.00 @knewisms ● @toenzumo @christoskotsinis

𝕵𝕺𝖄 The word joy refers to the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune, and is typically associated with feelings of intense, long-lasting happiness. Dictionary definitions of joy typically include a felt emotion in reaction to an external happening, such as a physical sensation experienced or receiving good news. • Make it yourself, like IKEA'S furniture and find joy anyway with your lovely ones, otherwise we will die. • I reprinted a silkscreen with one blue colour totally by hand with my beautiful wife @pilikajenny for first time next to me, on @fedrigoni.paper Sirio Limone, 70×100cm., at 290gsm. in 35 copies signed and numbered, with the generous help and technical advice of @silkchrome_ and lovely motions by @somethingnue_ • It will already being distributed hand to hand in Athens, found in our physical store @knewisms or worldwide by post. If your are interested about price and availability send me a direct message. @fedrigoni.paper @silkchrome_ @somethingnue_

Βραδιές του Νικολάι Γκόγκολ Μετάφραση: Νιόβη Ζαμπούκα ΒΡΑΔΙΕΣ Σ’ ΕΝΑ ΑΓΡΟΚΤΗΜΑ ΚΟΝΤΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΝΤΙΚΑΝΚΑ @antipodes_books / @hellopanos / @mrousounelou / @christoskotsinis / @vivliotechnia 📸 & εικονογράφηση : Χρήστος Κωτσίνης / @knewisms

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL IRONY® giving just 15 Euros ● Subvertising (a portmanteau of subvert and advertising) is the practice of making spoofs or parodies of corporate and political advertisements. Subvertisements are anti-ads that deflect advertising's attempts to turn the people's attention in a given direction. According to author Naomi Klein, subvertising offers a way of speaking back to advertising, "forcing a dialogue where before there was only a declaration". They may take the form of a new image or an alteration to an existing image or icon, often in a satirical manner. ● A subvertisement can also be referred to as a meme hack and can be a part of social hacking, billboard hacking or culture jamming. According to Adbusters, a Canadian magazine and a proponent of counter—culture and subvertising, "A well-produced 'subvert' mimics the look and feel of the targeted ad, promoting the classic 'double—take' as viewers suddenly realize they have been duped. Subverts create cognitive dissonance, with the apparent aim of cutting through the 'hype and glitz of our mediated reality' to reveal a 'deeper truth within' ● Subvertising is also a type of advertising hijacking (détournement publicité), where détournement techniques developed in the 1950s by the French Letterist International and later used by the better—known Situationist International have been used as a contemporary critical form to re-route advertising messages ● A series of 8 offset printed black & numbered to almost 28 notepads, each illustration. Cut out to 45° by @sermaidis.press . DM for purchase one astonishing, well designed & cute notepad! ● These notepads were award with a merit back in 2022 in the self–promotion category in ΕΒΓΕ, the Greek Communication Design Awards @sermaidis.press @christoskotsinis #notepad #illustration

@sofiatriantou is a certified herbalist from the Dominion Herbal College of Canada. For more than twenty years, she worked at Apivita as a Phytotherapy & Aromatherapy Trainer Manager, responsible for the creation of educational materials and the organization of the company's Aromatherapy and Herbalism Academy. She delivers seminars and organizes workshops, educational activities and thematic excursions for adults and children, with an emphasis on the experiential approach to herbs and Greek nature. ● I illustrated two of her favorite types of herbs with oil pastels on paper. She wanted me to create a collectible card, which could be given to colleagues and friends in a simple and elegant envelope. I created a small linocut of the first herb and printed it on excellent cotton papers by hand. In the second edition, I chose the illustration method to faithfully represent the original illustration using oil pastels and a black industrial marker. All unique cards were hand numbered and signed, on selected papers by @perrakispapers . The envelope was made from fruit waste paper, by @chartoramapapers , while the edges were blind debossed. The envelope was inspired and designed by @hellopanos ● @sofiatriantou @hellopanos @perrakispapers @chartoramapapers @herbal_heritage_community @christoskotsinis #linocut #illustration

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔 My participation for @grd.mag special issue and exhibition about 100 years of Rebetiko. Rebetiko is an urban Greek folk music often called the "Greek blues", born from marginalised communities and adorned by the outlaws. ● Όταν μπουκάρω στον τεκέ, τον αργιλέ τσακώνω και με τα φυλλοκάρδια μου τραβώ, τον ξελιγώνω. Όταν μπουκάρω στον τεκέ, τον αργιλέ τσακώνω. Του τεκετζή ξηγήθηκα να τον ξαναπατήσει κατά κακή μου σύμπτωση σώθηκε το χασίσι. Του τεκετζή ξηγήθηκα να τον ξαναπατήσει. Και ξεμπουκάρω απ’ τον τεκέ, μες στην ταβέρνα πάω Δύο ποτηριές εφετινό κάθομαι κοπανάω Και ξεμπουκάρω απ’ τον τεκέ, μες στην ταβέρνα πάω. ούρας, τρελός σαν έγινα, κι έφυγα απ' την ταβέρνα Για το τσαρδί μου πάγαινα, είχα γίνει στην πένα. Σούρας, τρελός σαν έγινα, κι έφυγα απ' την ταβέρνα. ● Anestos Delias (real name Anastasios Dellios, 1912—31 July 1944), or Anestis or Anestaki, also known by the nickname Artemis, was a Greek instrumentalist, composer, lyricist and singer of rebetiko song. In 1935 he wrote the very popular tsifteteli "Mesa stis Polis to hamam" which was recorded in authentic performances with Pagioumtzis, Papaioannou, and many others. Markos Vamvakaris had said of Delias that he was "an angel thrown into the trash", a phrase that captures his life in a condensed way. Anestis Delias did not record many songs, because like Giorgos Batis, Vangelis Papazoglou, Giovann Tsaous and other rebetes, they stopped in 1937, when Ioannis Metaxas imposed censorship, which they could not tolerate. He died on July 31, 1944 from a heroin overdose during the Occupation at a young age, about 32 years old. He was found dead in a wheelchair with his bouzouki in his hands. His masterpiece "The Pain of the Prezakias" proved prophetic of his personal drama and tragic end. He was the only rebetes player to die from drugs. #grd #rebetiko @christoskotsinis

𝕬𝖁𝕬𝕹𝕿𝕴𝕬 ● In the sacred land of the Avants, where time breathes life into the earth, nature whispers its secrets with patience and grace. Every drop, a hymn of respect. Every olive, a gem in the dark green tapestry of life. Here, the sea and mountains embrace, a dance of salt and soil, forging liquid gold beneath the sun’s gentle gaze. Avantia, mother of this land, keeps the soul of history alive. In every tree, in every wave, in every breath. ● Avantes Olive Oil: The Spirit of Ancient Warriors ΑI narrative: Emphasize the rich history of the Avantes, known for their fierce warrior spirit and distinctive hairstyle. Highlight how their strategic prowess and cultural practices are woven into the story of the olive oil. The front-shaved hairstyle symbolizes clarity and precision, qualities you can liken to the purity and finesse of your olive oil. The ponytail at the back represents strength and resilience, mirroring the robust flavor and health benefits of the oil. Perhaps incorporate motifs or patterns inspired by ancient Greek armor or weaponry. Use sophisticated design features that evoke strength and grace. ● A series of illustrations full of strange mystery, warlike mood and underworld power was created for an olive oil with reference to the glorious origins of the warlike people of the AVANTS, inhabitants of Evia. The packaging is simple, black and tough, full of good-natured belligerence. @christoskotsinis @collletttivo #oliveoil#packaging#illustration

𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 ● @kiedoo wanted to celebrate her 41st birthday. To celebrate it in an underground tunnel with music and beers. The tunnel was the main visual in the identity and its openness symbolized the openness of Eva who is still looking for treasures to make her happy and alive. After the beer label was designed, a custom— made engraving was made on a special packaging for truffles. The production of the packaging for the truffles was done @knewisms together with @kiedoo . A small linoleum was engraved and printed on craft brown packaging with black offset ink. Large banners for the space and wooden stamps were hand—drawn which were used for the guests ● 41 already and in need of celebration. 40+ reasons to celebrate. 41 and unemployed. 41 and open to work. 41 and childless. 41 and not married. 41 and still partying at tunnels. 41 and not a clear carrier path. 41 and almost retired. 41 and still on tunnel vision. 41 years after the only time I ever saw light at the end of the tunnel. 40s are the new 60s. Tired enough to be honest. Free enough to sweat. Still no light at the end of the tunnel. Only bass. 15 years later, I’m still in the tunnel. No job, no ring, no kids, some regrets. I failed at growing up and I’m celebrating. Come dance in the dark where failures glow and freedom echoes. The tunnel revival is ON. Still in the tunnel: unemployed, unmarried, unbothered. Still raving, still reckless, still refusing to come out the other side. Join me inside my glorious failure fantasy. The tunnel opens again. Step in. 15 years ago we partied in this tunnel. 15 years later, not much changed. Still no career ladder, still wild, still single, still loud. Failure never looked this good. ● @kiedoo you were great. @kiedoo @brewing.babel @christoskotsinis #packaging #linoleum