About graphic novel 'Deinotherium'

Step into one unforgettable day in August on the island of Lesvos, where time seems to stand still and the four elements quietly converge. Fire dances in the air, the earth embraces the sea, and memories unfold into an unexpected journey of imagination and discovery.

Deinotherium is a hand-painted watercolor graphic novel. Through a unique blend of memory, imagination and storytelling, it invites the reader into a world where myth, personal memories and the Aegean light become one.

A contemplative journey about nostalgia, family, belonging and the traces that the past leaves behind, created for readers who appreciate graphic novels, visual storytelling and immersive narratives.

The complete work, including the more dreamy and poetic third part, is now published as a printed paperback book of 75 pages in premium color and available for purchase.

The first and second part are available as a free digital flipbook.

Please note that all images are original and are protected by copyright.
They may not be printed, copied, or used without the explicit permission of the author.

Paperback edition out now

→ Purchase English edition

→ Purchase Greek edition

Comicdom CON Athens 2026

Thanks to everyone who visited during Comicdom CON Athens! It was great being there as a self-publishing artist and meeting so many of you. New events are coming soon… stay tuned!

Bio

Yannis Chaviaras is a Greek–Belgian illustrator based in the Brussels area. 
Born in Antwerp and raised in Greece, his work blends visual art with narrative, drawing inspiration from memory, place, and personal experience.

After years working primarily in stone sculpture, he transitioned to watercolor, developing a distinctive hand-painted approach to storytelling.
His debut graphic novel, Deinotherium, is an art-driven, fully illustrated work that explores nostalgia, imagination, and the quiet moments that shape us.

Alongside his artistic practice, he works as an IT Solution Analyst.

Education

• Executive Master in Digital Marketing and Communication
  Solvay Brussels School, Belgium (2021-2022)
• Certificate in Fine Arts Sculpture
  Academie voor beeldende kunsten Anderlecht - Belgium (2008-2014)
• Diploma in Graphic Arts + Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
  AKTO College - Athens, Greece (1995-1998, 2003-2004)

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