Singularis

Digital Dreams in Analog Form

Unrepeatable works by Vira Konstanta and Charis Tsevis. Each one begins as an algorithmic mosaic built with our own software, then takes weeks or months of work by hand, in classic, contemporary and recycled materials.

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Singularis is Latin for “unique”. We give the name to any work, commissioned or self‑initiated, that is conceived as unrepeatable from the first moment: digital and analog studied together for one specific need and one specific space, and realized as a single physical object. Vira leads this practice; Charis builds the digital mosaic each piece starts from. The series grew out of our “African Bricks” projects, a body of work drawn from the geometry, colour and symbolic patterns of African design.

It began during the 2021 quarantine, with an experiment in translating the elements of a digital mosaic into a tactile, sculptural form. That first piece answered a question digital work cannot ask: what does a mosaic become when it enters physical space, when it can be touched, when it ages, and when the light changes around it across a day? Each work is studied from the start as something that will be hung and lived with, and it reads differently from across a room and from a hand’s width away. Each Singularis work starts as an algorithmic mosaic, then is rebuilt by hand.

Singularis work THE AFRICAN BRICKS “And fire”, 2023, mixed-media mosaic by Vira Konstanta and Charis Tsevis — Title: THE AFRICAN BRICKS “And fire” | Date: 2023 | Dimensions: 151 x 110 cm
This handcrafted portrait blazes with confidence, layered in vivid reds, glowing oranges, and deep blacks. The patterns interlock with precision, forming a mosaic that feels alive with rhythm, emotion, and strength.
It’s an artwork that doesn’t just speak, it burns.

Digital Dreams in Analog Form.
Unique art pieces.

I have been working with digital media for over thirty years. It is the most democratic and timeless medium I can imagine. Digital files can be perfectly reproduced in infinite copies, and as long as they are based on maintained standards, they can live forever. Some might even say that digital media is the perfect medium. Maybe...
What is certain is that digital technology allows us to store our ideas in code and send them into eternity. They allow us to share them with the world by removing borders and restrictions.

However, what if we desire a more biological approach to art?
What if we want to create artworks that reflect the imperfections and limitations of the physical world?

Over the years, I have been reflecting on the contrast between analog and digital, the finite and the eternal, the perishable and the imperishable, and the tangible and the intangible. While I could have continued creating digital work, I wanted to find a way to give my creations a more organic life. In recent years, I have discovered a way to achieve this.
Although my background is that of a visual designer working in the industry, creating applications for a specific use, I have received more and more requests from clients to move into the field of fine arts. Two critical factors have contributed to this shift. The first is my wife, Vira. The second is the market through intermediate steps, such as decorative or architectural uses of my images, or through projects with a more accessible service and destination without time limits, target groups, and marketing objectives.

I have been fortunate to create massive murals for Delta Airlines at San Francisco and Seattle International Airports. I had the honor of designing the House of USA murals for the Rio Olympics in 2016. I have also been approached to create portraits for influential business leaders such as Softbank or Church & Dwight. I have had the opportunity to create art pieces that symbolize high-fashion collections or adorn leisure, dining, tourism, and cruise spaces. And, of course, I have seen my work being accepted in Lumas galleries, museums, stadiums, and private collections. In most cases, the transition from digital to analog was minimal, involving prints, special processing techniques, and ways of transferring the digital work from the screen to the physical medium.

Vira brings a unique set of skills. Despite being younger than me, she has a more analog background, having received a comprehensive education in classical arts such as music, painting, and florist design. Her passion for the third dimension, including paper sculpture and construction, has been instrumental in our efforts to bring some of my works to life in the material world. So if I'm the software in our home, Vira is the hardware. Our diverse techniques center on giving our work new life, exploring texture, light, depth, shadow, convexity, and relief.

We've named our effort "singularis." In an era where singularity is often associated with artificial intelligence and automated creation, we are excited to experiment with the perishable yet tangible.

Our projects require weeks to months of meticulous yet gratifying work. Our home is brimming with papers, materials, inks, paints, threads, and glues. With good music and love, we crafted some of the projects we proudly present to you. Unfortunately, they cannot be owned by everyone, unlike digital works. The analog medium is less democratic and accessible, but it will endure beyond a digital file. We strive to imbue it with the same passion with which it was born, both in its intangible conception and transition to the physical world.

Charis Tsevis

Bringing digital mosaics to life

The creative process of bringing the digital mosaic to life in the physical realm was intricate and demanding. The digital mosaic technique was thoroughly analyzed, and the process was deconstructed into multiple layers. Subsequently, each layer was printed using a state-of-the-art 12-color giclée printer on 300-gram Hahnemühle paper.
Every element was cut manually, carefully mounted, then sculpted and painted. We used various materials. There is texture, light, and depth. A combination of relief paints that rise from the surface, metallic acrylics that catch and reflect light, and shimmering watercolors for soft luminosity. The manual manipulation of the paper imbues the artwork with a three-dimensional quality, emphasizing each piece's layers and depth.
We carefully considered the interplay of light and shadow in each piece, using different angles and levels to create depth and interest. We experimented with different finishes and varnishes to find the perfect balance between shine and subtlety. We added a gold plate to certain elements, creating another layer of richness and complexity.

The artwork features vibrant colors and textures, with intricate details that draw the viewer in and invite exploration of every corner of the design. The mixed media approach allows for a stunning variety of materials that blend to create a rich, multi-dimensional effect.
Today, Charis and I continue to create our singular mosaics, using our combined skills and creativity to push the boundaries of what is possible. Each piece we create is a testament to the power of collaboration and the beauty of traditional art forms.
The resulting artwork is visually striking and intellectually stimulating, encouraging viewers to reflect on the intricate relationship between traditional and modern art techniques.

Vira Konstanta

Singularis work THE AFRICAN BRICKS “Give me the night”, 2022, mixed-media mosaic by Vira Konstanta and Charis Tsevis — Title: THE AFRICAN BRICKS “Give me the night” | Date: 2022 | Dimensions: 110 x 203 cm
A luminous silhouette emerges from the shadows, where bold colors dance across the contours of the female body. The black of the background creates contrast and depth, allowing the figure to glow from within. This is not just a celebration of form, but of freedom, bold, unapologetic, and unforgettable.

Recognition & Commissions

Singularis works hang in ceremonial and corporate spaces. We made the royal mosaic portraits presented to His Majesty the King of Bahrain and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and “Hello”, a work for the entrance hall of iSquare, Apple’s authorized distributor in Greece. A Singularis piece has also been chosen as an official government gift. Every commission starts from the same brief: make something for this one place, and for no other.

For more videos, process insights, and new works in progress, follow the Singularis journey on TikTok

Deep inside your borders: a woman with closed eyes and flowing blue-black hair, in hand-cut patterned paper tiles — Deep inside your borders

Wild cats: a woman's face beside a leopard's, both built from hand-cut tiles of African patterns — Wild cats

Witness: a woman with gold hoop earrings and red lips in hand-cut patterned tiles of grey, copper and teal — Witness

Someone Loves You: a framed face of eyes and orange lips built from hand-cut tiles of brown African patterns — Someone Loves You

Cherish: a woman with closed eyes and orange flowers in her hair, built from hand-cut patterned paper tiles — Cherish

Silence: a framed woman's face with a finger to her lips, built from ochre and brown patterned paper tiles — Silence

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Some details:

Close-up of raised lips and teeth made of hand-cut paper tiles with dotted and striped African patterns

Close-up of orange and gold hand-cut tiles with zigzag, chevron and dot patterns radiating around an ear

Close-up of a dark face edge in black, blue and red tiles with an embroidered beaded strand along it

Close-up of pink and skin-tone tiles against bright blue patterned tiles with spirals and leaf shapes

Close-up of brown and copper tiles crossed by dark woven strands, with the signature in white at the bottom

Close-up of pink, blue and gold patterned tiles in raised relief, with leaf and spiral motifs

Close-up of a raised hand with spread fingers in dark tiles edged with blue, orange and pink patterns

Close-up of curved bands of orange, green and dotted tiles over dark patterned tiles

Close-up of a flower shape in red-dotted brown tiles around a striped centre, with blue tiles at the edge

Close-up of golden, ochre and green tiles with raised discs and painted dots and lines

Framed relief mosaic of a laughing woman with a raised hand, in green, gold and orange patterned tiles

Mosaic of a woman with long dark braids on an easel in the studio, with cut tiles and tools on the table

Unframed mosaic of a woman with orange flowers in her hair laid flat, its edges still rough

Work in progress: lips and chin of a face in hand-cut patterned tiles, with a scalpel on a cutting mat

Work in progress: a curve of black and patterned paper tiles being assembled on dark board

Strip of hand-cut patterned paper tiles and a scalpel on a blue cutting mat

Hundreds of loose cut paper tiles laid out in colour groups on a large white sheet

Half-finished mosaic of a hand and leaves in green, gold and blue tiles on a studio table

Smiling couple taking a selfie in front of a mosaic in progress in the studio

Close-up of hoop earrings in progress, built from patterned paper tiles beside a steel ruler

Work in progress: ochre and orange patterned tiles with white paper guides marking where pieces go

Gold leaf, brushes, scalpels and a gilded tile strip on a blue cutting mat, with glue bottles

Tall mosaic of a standing woman in colourful patterned tiles being assembled on the studio floor

Man in a blue hoodie studying a tall mosaic of a standing woman in blue, pink and gold tiles on black

Studio desk with a laptop, headphones, a cutting mat, scalpels and scraps from a mosaic in progress

Large mosaic of a woman with long braids laid on the studio floor while being assembled

We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to several individuals who were instrumental in the success of this project.

First and foremost, we thank Tsiapas Photography for its high-quality photography and prints that captured the true essence of the artwork, allowing us to showcase it in the best possible light.

We would also like to thank Giannis Delivasilis, Quality, and Fotokinisi for their valuable suggestions and assistance throughout the project. Whose contributions were crucial to the project's completion.

Special Thanks to my friend Alex Mandidakis for the music he wrote for our video.

Thank you.