Fine Art Prints & Illustrations by Christine Olga Smith
Each print is made by hand.
Printed Illustrations 2010-14
All works are printed by hand.
"XP" μεταξοτυπία τραβηγμένη στο χέρι σε χαρτί 100% βαμβακερό Connaisseur(110 γρ/μ), 45 εκ x 64 εκ
“XP/ Chi - Ro” hand-printed silkscreen print on natural color, 100% cotton Connaisseur paper (110 g/m), 45 cm x 64 cm
XP/ Chi - Ro are the Greek initials for Christ, often depicted on Greek Orthodox icons. The floral design is taken from an Arabic carpet. The angels with trumpets are sounding the message of love, and the large hearts reiterate the message.
“XP/ Chi - Ro” hand-printed silkscreen print on natural color, 100% cotton Connaisseur paper (110 g/m), 45 cm x 64 cm
XP/ Chi - Ro are the Greek initials for Christ, often depicted on Greek Orthodox icons. The floral design is taken from an Arabic carpet. The angels with trumpets are sounding the message of love, and the large hearts reiterate the message.
MY SUN II, Islamic star pattern and Greek embroidery pattern, incorporating Greek, Islamic and French elements silkscreen print on recycled paper (240gm). 71 cm x 52 cm 2014
"I LOVE YOU M. E."fine art silkscreen print, 35 cm x 50 cm, 2014 COS
This work is inspired by traditional architecture and design elements found in the Middle East.
This work is inspired by traditional architecture and design elements found in the Middle East.
This poster is inspired by art from ancient Minoan-Greek civilization.
Hand-printed silkscreen print, 100 cm x 70 cm, non-toxic ink on recycled paper (240 gm)
Hand-printed silkscreen print, 100 cm x 70 cm, non-toxic ink on recycled paper (240 gm)
Flower Print Series
"Wreath of Flowers" 52 cm x 71 cm silkscreen and block-printing ink on recycled paper (240 g/m) reprinted 2014
& Flower Print Series, silkscreen and gouache, 21 cm x 29.7 cm 2010 (exhibited at the UN, Geneva)
The Love Series
100% ORGANIC
silkscreen print, 100 cm x 70 cm, or 70 cm x 50 cm non-toxic ink on recycled paper (240 gm)
This is one poster from the series dedicated to love. The concept is to promote love as if it is an organic product, so the poster is designed to look like an organic product label. Because each poster is printed by by hand, variations will occur in the final product. Color options are also available.
100% PURE
silkscreen print, 70 cm x 50 cm, non-toxic ink on recycled paper
This is also one poster from the series dedicated to love. It is designed like a label for an organic product promoting Love.
I WUV YOU
linocut print 50 cm x 50 cm non-toxic speedball ink on recycled paper. A cute dog with heart details with the message "I WUV YOU" written, sending the message of love.
linocut print 50 cm x 50 cm non-toxic speedball ink on recycled paper. A cute dog with heart details with the message "I WUV YOU" written, sending the message of love.
BEE IN LOVE from the series of prints dedicated to love
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
Two bees dressed for a black-tie ball are in a mid-air amorous gaze.
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
Two bees dressed for a black-tie ball are in a mid-air amorous gaze.
DIVE INTO LOVE from the series of prints dedicated to love
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper (240 gm), 36 cm x 50 cm
Inspired by designs from the 1940's, this cartoon is of a pin-up girl diving into a heart-shaped pool of water.
LOVE FROM ABOVE from the series of prints dedicated to love
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
A girl with butterfly wings and a boy with angel wings are having a romantic tete-a-tete under a rainbow over cloudy Paris, where heart-shaped raindrops are falling on the most romantic city in the world.
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
A girl with butterfly wings and a boy with angel wings are having a romantic tete-a-tete under a rainbow over cloudy Paris, where heart-shaped raindrops are falling on the most romantic city in the world.
WORLD LOVE from the series of prints dedicated to love
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
A Tahitan mermaid is holding a heart-shaped staff with the message World Peace and Love
printed by hand with non-toxic Speedball ink on 100% recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
A Tahitan mermaid is holding a heart-shaped staff with the message World Peace and Love
PAPADOPOULOU BISCUITS
linocut print using non-toxic speedball ink on recycled paper, 36 cm x 50 cm
Inspired by the household Greek biscuit brand
Places
"Ancient Peloponnese, (1/10)" dry-point etching, 40 cm x 60 cm, Rives BFK printing paper (300 g/m), 2014
Print shows important archeological sites of the region as well as the coins used.
During the late Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, the peninsula was known as the Morea (Greek: Μωρέας), a name still in colloquial use in its demotic form (Μωριάς). (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnese)
During the late Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, the peninsula was known as the Morea (Greek: Μωρέας), a name still in colloquial use in its demotic form (Μωριάς). (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnese)
"Jeddah, Saudi Arabia," 55 cm x 75 cm, lithograph, NY, NY 2002 (exhibited at the UN, Geneva 2010)
"Paris" engraving, NY, NY 2002
"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young [wo]man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." -Ernest Hemingway