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Ricardo Makosi
I wanna be KonKonni (Stout Konijn)

2021 | Longlist | Children's Publishing
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Un-commissioned
  • College / University
    SAE Institute
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    stoutkonijn.nl
  • Instagram
    @stoutkonijn
  • Biography
    Ricardo Makosi is an independent illustrator based in the Netherlands. With his graphic design experience he teaches enthusiastically at a Community College in Amsterdam. He has a background in game design and animation and produced several award winning serious games. Together with writer and play designer Douwe-Sjoerd Boschman he created KonKonni, a lovely soft cuddly rabbit in a harsh world.
  • Where are you currently based?
    Netherlands
  • Where did you hear about the competition?
    Listing
Ricardo MakosiI wanna be KonKonni | Together with Sobs I play deep underground. – We snack on cuddly turnips and wander around.
Ricardo MakosiKonKonni – Do you want to be my best cuddly friend? – Together on the beach. Playing in the sand!
Ricardo MakosiSinging in the clouds I cuddle the rain. – Even when lightning strikes… I feel no shame!
Ricardo MakosiI am Grumpy Gull! – KonKonni! Don’t be so happy! – Thunderstorms! In my head! – Cuddling is way too sappy!
Ricardo MakosiAre we playing hide and seek? I count to ten… – KonKonni! Where are you? – Sobs, I see you in the fen!