A ''GRAFFaki'' walk :)

Chrysafaki has constantly indicated a strong love for urban culture and street art. Therefore, you can find attached some snap shots that I created while walking around in the streets, while chasing after the air of the city, while witnessing the grandeur of athenian street art. I love illustrations, I love colors, I love design, I love painting and mixing colors as well as sounds :) Chrysafaki illustrates its indicative and representative ''GRAFFaki'' pics below. GRAFFaki < GRAFFITI + Faki... my nickname!N*joy...

Michael Jackson's graffiti on a store rolling wall at Ifaistou Street, Monastiraki area

''ino'' 's teargas mask...at Psirri area. Linkin Park (and not only) would love that graffiti!

Wonderful GRAFFITI area at the end of Ermou St., opposite the Technopolis spot at Gazi! So many memories, so many pics there...the graffities across Piraeus Ave. are awesome as well!

OBEY graff nearby Karaiskaki Sq. Peace & Victory signs ... so cool!

I met Mr. Obama with his gorilla look-alike pet while wandering around Plaka :D

A For Athens....does not only have a view to the Acropolis :)check out the rare view!

Well, it's not the real BANKSY , but my beloved Nouvelle Vague Bar at Kolonaki, Skoufa st., has a strong taste for deco...apart from the unique cocktails ;) Delicious cocktails, expressive walls!

TIME ...to walk across Kriezotou Street, Syntagma - Athens downtown :)

The following ''graffotos'' were captured on 31st March 2012 while talking a walk on the Gazi side, Athens area again... n*joy

--> reminding a lil bit of Banksy's BALLOON GIRL...

    Magritte may have loved this half-remake ;) of ''The Son of Man''

--> Beautifying ugly yards ;))))

Entrance stairs : arrow to UPstairs

I promise to be carrying my photo camera from now on so as to come up with loads of new GRAFFaki pics!

SOON...

Art & the City στο City Link, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου - 8 Οκτωβρίου!

Η έκθεση “Art & the City” φιλοξενείται και πάλι στο City Link.

Για δεύτερη συνεχή χρονιά ο Όμιλος Τραπέζης Πειραιώς και το City Link συνεργάζονται με την Ανωτάτη Σχολή Καλών Τεχνών δημιουργώντας ένα υπαίθριο εργαστήριο ζωγραφικής και γλυπτικής μέσα στην Στοά Σπύρου Μίλιου. Οι καλλιτέχνες καλούνται να φιλοτεχνήσουν ένα πίνακα η γλυπτό εμπνεόμενοι από ζωντανά μοντέλα που θα ποζάρουν γι’ αυτούς μπροστά στους περαστικούς. Η έναρξη και η ολοκλήρωση του κάθε έργου πραγματοποιούνται επί τόπου, στο City Link.

Για μία ολόκληρη εβδομάδα, από την Δευτέρα 26/9 έως την Κυριακή 2/10 οι καλλιτέχνες θα δουλεύουν υπό το βλέμμα του κοινού: η Monmarte στην καδιά της Αθήνας!

Με την ολοκλήρωσή τους τα έργα θα αναπτυχθούν σε έκθεση μέσα στην Στοά , με επίσημα εγκαίνια την Δευτέρα, 3 Οκτωβρίου, στις 19:00 και την βράβευση των τριών πρώτων. Η έκθεση θα διαρκέσει έως το Σάββατο, 8 Οκτωβρίου.

THE EGG = TO AVGO ... ΤΟ ΑΒΓΟ ΣΤΟ ΚΟΛΩΝΑΚΙ :)

If you happen to be walking and window shopping around Kolonaki area , downtown Athens - Greece, do not miss a stop at The Avgo handmade jewellery store! The jewels are concepts of Nikos Kapsohas, a young upcoming trendy jewellery designer, well known at the artistic circles as his pendants were worn by the Greek Eurovision mission of Giorgos Alkaios & Friends, singers Eri and Liuba Zora and lots of tasteful and elegant cosmic figures. His jewels lines are natural, minimal, airy, for all seasons and all time classic, not to mention anything about the attractive and customer-friendly prices. In addition, The Avgo can meet up with any requirements of its customers as any imaginary designs become true via Nikos Kapsohas' magic hands. The Avgo is a connotation of the birth, the generation, the creation procedure. Nikos Kapsohas is a very promising jewels designer and let's hope he also gets involved with other fashion fields apart from jewels. He is a real inspiration and open to recommendations. Apart from jewels, The Avgo is specialised in social celebrations items such as weddings, christening and similar events. Can you imagine it???? If so and you need to make it true, adress your jewel requests to Nikos Kapsohas... 38 Anagnostopoulou Street at the upper heart of Kolonaki! Give it a try :) pass by or visit online http://www.toavgo.gr/

Joyous holidays @ Spirou Miliou Arcade, CITY LINK

Our beloved fairy tales magic becomes animated in the specially designed and impressively decorated Spirou Miliou Arcade. Wonderful toy statues, dainty morsels from chestnut makers and candyfloss for our beloved little friends!!! Talented musicians mingling with expressive artists that add such a melodical note to the festive atmosphere!!!

December, Wednesday 22 - Friday 24 &  Tuesday 28 - Friday 31, 17.00 - 19.00!
Χmas & New Years Eve, 15.00 - 17.00, the Children's Choir will be spreading over the arcade their Christmas Carols and songs!

Just be there... and do not forget while you walk through the arcade, have a look at the top roof and smile at the view of our unforgettable childhood heroes :)

ART AND THE CITY ...@ the heart of Athens, City Link

ART is so vivid in the City. Athens downtown gets painted !!! From September 30 till October 10, at the heart of Athens, in specific at the City Link Spirou Miliou archade, young artists create and display their artworks! Twenty young graduates of the National School of Fine Arts  have been drawing with their City in mind. Their arts get inspired by Athens and their paintings are collectively exhibited in Spirou Miliou archade. At the time being, the young artists have initiated their projects and there is so much color and artistic vibe downtown. It is worth passing by the pedestrian street of Voukourestiou that leads to Spirou Miliou and wander around the out-of-home atelier. The atmosphere is uplifting, colorful, vivid and the citizens need to add color in their daily routine. The exhibition which is a live experience starts on September 30 and finishes on October 10. The official opening ceremony as well as the top 3 artworks distinction is set to take place on October 2. Afterwards, all the exhibits will be displayed in the archade for the passer bys. An artistic initiative aiming at adding freshness, inspiration and color in your life and City :-)

Hope you N-joy ... ''ART AND THE CITY ''