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Nicole Wassef

BFA in Illustration - Entertainment Arts — Illustration
Course:
Eye on Berlin
Faculty:
Aaron Smith and Christine Fraguela
Term:
2025 Summer

FOLKal Point Gallery Exhibition

A series of work based on the German folkloric figure, Krampus. Analog and folk art practices were utilized in order to create cohesive and tactile pieces. This project was part of a gallery exhibition called FOLKal Point for a study away program to Berlin, Germany.

Process:

When I began this project I instinctively knew that I wanted to create work based on Krampus. German folk art and European medieval art was my core influence for the design language. Through sketches, ideations, and cultural research I was able to work in an educated manner. 

Learning Outcomes:

This entire project was a test of trying new methods and trusting pure instinct. I learned how to adapt under a tight schedule and how to be innovative in finding new methods of execution.

Project Website:
https://www.nicolewassef.com/
Tags:
2D Design,
3D Design,
Fabrication,
Illustration,
Sculpture
"Krampuspuppe" is an articulated 3D doll that is entirely hand sewn and made from an assortment of thrifted materials with an inner wire armature to enable full range of motion.
“Grimm” is a relief print that was hand drawn onto tracing paper and transferred onto a wood block that was then carved into. The design was printed using oil-based ink onto BFK Rives paper.
“Blut” is a color variant that uses a two layer printing process. The red background was printed first and given time to dry before overlaying the black layer.
"Tanz, Krampus!” is a mono print featuring dancing Krampus designs that were hand drawn directly onto linoleum blocks and printed onto a prepared colored ink background.
"Blut Tanz!” is a pair of small prints utilizing the dancing Krampus linocuts.