CLIENT: 11 Freunde

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I created a series of three illustrations focusing on the world of football jersey collectors and counterfeiters. The artworks delve into the passion for collecting rare kits — and the shadowy side where forgeries and imitations blur the lines between genuine and fake.

Illustration of a cluttered workspace with sports memorabilia, clothing, and coins, emphasizing the theme of fake versus authentic sports merchandise.
Illustration of a room with sports memorabilia, including jerseys and a soccer ball, on a desk and hanging on a rack, with a person's hand drawing a jersey that has the DDR logo.
Line drawing of a cluttered table with drinks, snacks, and miscellaneous items, surrounded by people with only their hands and partial arms visible.
A person wearing a German national soccer team jersey is sitting at a table, folding a German flag. The room is decorated with soccer memorabilia, including jerseys, medals, and flags, many of which feature the German team and club logos.
A cartoon illustration of two soccer fans in classic jerseys, one with 'BREHME' on the back and the other with 'DDR' on the front, sitting in a room decorated with football memorabilia, jerseys, and photographs. The room has a vibrant, colorful style.
Various memorabilia related to the German football club Dynamo Dresden, including jerseys, a plush toy, photographs, and collectibles arranged on a table and a display board.
Illustration of a person with a beige-striped shirt holding a blue and white Arsenal football scarf, surrounded by football memorabilia including a red and blue toy lion, a small blue FCK scarf, and photographs on the wall, with a white jersey displaying the DDR emblem.