The Art of Storytelling

Visual Communication graduate from the RCA, Daphne Christoforou is an artist and illustrator from Cyprus currently living in London.

Christoforou is fascinated by ancient oriental artwork such as Hindu imagery, Tibetan iconography and Indian Miniature painting. She is drawn to the visual richness, naiveté and historical context of this imagery, but most importantly to its depth of meaning and link with eastern philosophy and spirituality. These are elements that she aims to incorporate in her work, with a contemporary twist.

Continue reading to see more of Daphne’s work.

I felt bad that I felt bad for him – Hand-built earthenware pot 

Hand-built pot based on a narrative about Jeffrey Dahmer, a serial killer described as ‘conventionally handsome’, introverted and kind who ‘seemed like a nice guy’. The pot explores the contrast between Dahmer’s personality with his actions.

No Thing – Digital print on fabric 

‘No Thing’ depicts the Buddhist concept of Perfection: a state of mind represented by the central figure of the white elephant and achieved only by banishing the emotional states – attachment, boredom, fear and pain – that congest the mind and obscure its clarity.

No Thing at Mint LDF15

It is clear to see why Christoforou was Winner of V&A Student Illustrator of the Year 2015 Award and a finalist for the Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2015 – Illustration Category.

Daphne’s work is both refined and playful, and should be celebrated for her great skill in story-telling. Great work Daphne!

Images © Daphne Christoforou and Mint