Charis Tsevis Creates Animal Mosaics from Banknotes
Charis Tsevis, a visual designer originally from Greece and currently residing in Paphos, has developed a collection of digital mosaics featuring animals crafted exclusively from banknotes. This collection, named 'Money Life, Wild Life,' includes representations of a tiger, leopard, lion, elephant, eagle, frog, muflon, lemur, fox, hare, horse, and octopus, with additional pieces in the works. Tsevis initiated this project at the request of a client for artwork intended for a financial institution's headquarters. The mosaics utilize banknotes from a variety of currencies, such as Dollars, Euros, Pesos, Rubles, and Pounds, along with historical currencies like Drachmas, Liras, Francs, and Dinars, as well as vintage coupons and certificates. With decades of experience in advertising and communication, Tsevis has collaborated with renowned clients like Nike, IKEA, and Toyota, and his digital mosaics have received global acclaim, inspiring many imitators.
Key facts
- Charis Tsevis created a series of animal portraits made from banknotes.
- The series is called 'Money Life, Wild Life'.
- It includes animals like tiger, leopard, lion, elephant, eagle, frog, muflon, lemur, fox, hare, horse, and octopus.
- Banknotes used include Dollars, Euros, Pesos, Rubles, Pounds, Drachmas, Liras, Francs, and Dinars.
- The project was initiated for a financial institution's headquarters.
- Tsevis was born in Athens in 1967 and lives in Paphos.
- His clients include Nike, IKEA, Toyota, TIME, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal.
- His work has gained international recognition and created a movement.
Entities
Artists
- Charis Tsevis
Institutions
- Nike
- IKEA
- Toyota
- TIME
- CNN
- The Wall Street Journal
- Leo Burnett Hong Kong
- Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles
- Publicis New York
Locations
- Athens
- Greece
- Paphos
- Cyprus