KOTK

Krasen Petkov aka KOTK is a Bulgarian graffiti and mural artist, active since the early 2000s and a member of NLS Crew since 2003. He’s also been a professional tattoo artist since 2013. Known for sharp wildstyle compositions, heavy 3D lettering, and cyberpunk-influenced characters, KOTK blends graffiti, tattoo culture, and digital aesthetics into a distinct visual signature.

He picked up spray paint at 16, and never put it down. For over 15 years, he lived and worked across Spain, Scotland, and Cyprus, fully embedded in local graffiti and street art scenes while building an international profile.

In recent years, his focus has shifted deeper into digital illustration and 3D modeling, keeping cyberpunk at the center of his vision. Since returning to Bulgaria in 2021, KOTK has been actively involved in shaping the local street culture through projects like Street Art for Home (Sito Studio & Visionary), Sofia Urban Art Festival, and appearances at Meeting of Styles (BG, HU, UK), Street Life Festival (Cyprus), Graff Express (Sofia), and Aniventure Comic Con (2021–2025). He’s held a solo show in Alicante and taken part in multiple group exhibitions across Europe.

Photo: Mihaela Draganova / Graff Express project 2020