freehand monochrome mural by stefanos papadimos adorns solasta cafe's walls in athens

graphic designer and illustrator stefanos papadimos has dressed the walls of ‘solasta’ with a freehand monochrome mural that reflects the cafe & vegan restaurant’s philosophy. the chaotic illustration immerses guests in a variety of patterns and elements with references to nature, including flowers, branches, and leaves. the entire mural was done without a draft, improvised according to the shapes within the space and the overall layout of the form moving around on all surfaces.

all images courtesy of stefanos papadimos

based in athens, greece, stefanos papadimos is a graphic designer and illustrator, and a member of creative agency caparo. for his mural in the solasta cafe & vegan restaurant, papadimos has created an intricate, monochrome illustration that wraps the interior in a nature-inspired scenery. the large-scale mural creates a playful atmosphere in the morning, where guests can take a break from the noisy surroundings, but also a mysterious and sophisticated impression at night.

located in monastiraki, in the heart of athens, solasta invites guests in a quiet atmosphere where they can take a break from the city, despite being in a busy and noisy neighborhood. ‘the variety of elements of the space, as well as the colorful furniture and decorations, led to the decision of a monochrome mural with a maximal and intricate illustration,’ notes papadimos. its theme blends into the store’s philosophy as a vegan restaurant, where a variety of patterns and elements are waiting to be discovered within the chaotic illustration.

project info:

name: solasta

artist: stefanos papadimos

location: monastiraki, athens, greece