Zodiac Poster Series

Illustration • Printmaking • Print Design

This is an ongoing personal series of risograph posters that explores minimalistic illustrations inspired by traditional Chinese woodblock prints through the lens of modern vector illustrations. Simplified geometric shapes, devoid of unnecessary details, highlight each animal’s key traits for recognition. The posters share a single saturated color paired with deep black for sharpness and high contrast.

Each poster in the series is printed on a Risograph machine in 2 manually registered layers. So far the series features 10/12 Zodiac animals in unique colors and distinct patterns. Anastasia continues to produce new animal prints annually.

Special thanks to my printmaking colleagues at Tiny Splendor, Chute Studio, and Friends & Neighbors for letting me use their equipment and offering a helping hand to bring this project to life.

Personal project
Illustrator & Printmaker: Anastasia Itkina
2017–current

Published in: Poster Archive 200 ‘PA200’ by Offcuts, UK, 2025