These digital illustrated portraits in black and white were designed by Sofia Chatzigeorgiou a designer, based in Greece, specialized in graphic design, animation, illustration and fine art. Sofia designed each portrait inspired by their culture. I love her lines and shapes that she used to illustrate them. Which is your favorite? Mine is this African woman.
Maria Papaefstathiou is a Greek visual designer, poster artist and editor based in Athens, with over 30 years of experience in graphic design. She is the founder and editor of Graphic Art News, an international platform showcasing inspiring work in graphic design, typography, illustration and visual arts since 2010. Her creative work explores socially engaged poster design and portraiture, celebrating cultural figures from Greece, Jamaica and beyond. In 2011, she co-founded the International Reggae Poster Contest with Jamaican creative activist Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, connecting designers worldwide through art, music and social awareness.
