Chillling in the neighbourhood

GIZEM ERDEM works full-time as an illustrator in Cologne. The focus of her work is figurative illustrations and character design, which are characterized by bold, vibrant colors. The artist, who grew up in Turkey and lives in Cologne, mainly creates artwork for album covers, event posters, branding and editorial illustrations. Their clients include renowned names such as The Guardian, Netflix, and Wacom – to name a few. But large-format murals are also part of her portfolio.

Gizem Erdem's artworks are recognizable to connoisseurs by their blue borders and bold, vibrant colors. Her picture fits perfectly with the location right next to the roundabout, because a person is chilling on a sofa.

The works of Cologne-based illustrator GIZEM ERDEM stand out with large-format character designs in strong, vibrant colors. Nevertheless, the work created on Wittenberger Weg offers a large stage, especially for small and everyday moments. The figure depicted - sitting on the couch, with his eyes closed, a cup of tea in his hand - is intended to call for rest, pause and deceleration. Something that is often neglected, especially in hectic city life.