ILLUSTRATOR / PRINTMAKER /
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Open for commisisons / collaborations / queries
Say hello at karin.eremia@gmail.com
b.1987, Bucharest, RO
Hello, I am a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Helsinki, having lived in Scotland, Greece and Finland, while working internationally. My background is rooted in graphic design and my illustration work is immediately recognisable for transcending the boundaries between graphic design, illustration and fine arts. My illustrations are characterised by a unique visual language that translates into experimental compositions, together with hand-printed mark-making, cut-out elements and bold colours. My diverse skill set and constant fascination with what the printed process can offer make my illustrations versatile for various areas of the industry, such as editorial, publishing and advertising.
Literary texts, along with historical and social topics are reflected in my daily image-making, with hints to the power of protest, the climate crisis and our human connections. My work is a strong blend of monotype drawings (taking the shape of observational pieces) and free-form collage with found imagery or lush printed textures. I enjoy making spontaneous decisions within my print practice, allowing the process to dictate the outcome.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Longlist + Shortlist in The World Illustration Awards 2021, for Professional Science & Technology category.
CLIENTS INCLUDE
The Australian National University / Canberra, Australia
Echo Mobile Library, Greece/ UK
EXTRA TEETH Magazine, UK
COUNTERPOINT Magazine, UK
BRAIN Magazine, Sendenkaigi Co.,Ltd Japan
Creative Edinburgh, UK
University of Edinburgh, UK
Kulturissimo publication, Luxembourg
St Andrews School of Classics, UK
Refugee Action St Andrews (NGO), UK
Academic groups & independent scholars
FEATURES
World Illustration Awards 2021 Shortlist here
Pressing Matters Issue 16 here
Interview with Ballpitmag here
TALKS
Edinburgh College of Art, Illustration department’s Friday talk 2016, 2020
EDUCATION
MA (Illustration) 2015 - 2016 Edinburgh College of Art - Scotland
Exchange program 2008 - 2009 Oulu University of Applied Sciences/ Media School (Video Productions) - Finland
BA (Graphic Design) 2006 - 2009 Faculty of Arts & Design Timișoara - Romania
EXHIBITIONS & FAIRS
[ 24 May - 7 June 2023 ] LET ME TELL YOU... / ΝΑ ΣΟΥ ΠΩ... / Athens (solo)
[ 20 - 26 August 2021 ] DIS_CON_NEC_TED / Edinburgh (group)
[ 3 - 11 December 2019 ] COMBINE: A Technicians' Exhibition / Sculpture Court ECA, Edinburgh (group)
[ June - July 2019 ] Between Lands / Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh (group)
[ March 2018 ] BOOKMARKS artists' bookfair / Edinburgh College of Art
[ July 2017 ] WW1 Landscapes / Tent Gallery, Edinburgh (group)
[ 15 - 30 May 2017 ] WW1 Landscapes / School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh (group)
[ 11 May 2017 ] WW1 Landscapes / Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh (group)
[ April 2017 ] OTHERWISE / Arkadia International Bookshop, Helsinki (solo)
[ November 2016 ] Shaping The View / Edinburgh College of Art (group)
[ August 2016 ] Degree Show / Edinburgh College of Art (group)
[ July 2016 ] Inside - Outside / Tent Gallery, Edinburgh (group)
[ March 2016 ] BOOKMARKS artists' bookfair / Edinburgh College of Art
[ March 2016 ] Italian Film Festival / Filmhouse, Edinburgh (group)
[ November 2015 ] French Film Festival / Filmhouse, Edinburgh (group)
RESIDENCIES
Letterpress residency-visit April 2022 / Betterpress Lab Rome, Italy
Screenprinting residency September - October 2020 / Kypseli Print Studio Athens, Greece
Riso printing residency March 2018 / The Gutter Press Edinburgh, Scotland
Artist-in-residence September 2016 - September 2017/ Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland
*Some of the illustrations on this page are available for licensing; if interested get in touch
*CV can be sent upon request