Lefkosa's stray cats - zine
This publication is the tangible result of a long-term project which was fueled by creative curiosity and a fair amount of naivety, and was produced in the geographical whereabouts of the Buffer Zone (also referred to as green line or DMZ) of Cyprus. What began as a topographical exploration of the zone and a visual inquiry of its geopolitical implications, slowly transitioned into an anthrozoological inquiry, focusing on the stray cats squatting in the buffer zone of Nicosia (Lefkoşa). More specifically, this zine explores the ways in which the uncontrolled stray cat population, embody the chaos and the tension of the area, whilst also being the odd yet peculiar symbol of anarchy in the island.
More info about the project and its conceptual background, can be found on the short documentary made by Nikolas Karatzas & Kazanti (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2kgoQR0dwE&t=1s...)
The design of the publication and the collage of the cover was done by Marina Sfiktou(also psychologically supporting in the process), and the illustration on the cover was done by Souria Mountra. The publication consists of 36 pages, containing dozens of photos and is accompanied by a written synopsis.
Part of the proceeds will directly go to cat food and other related expenses (vets etc.)