THE ARTIST.

Hailing from Burkina Faso, Burkindy is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer. With a name reflecting his home country itself, Burkindy translates to ‘integrity’ in his native tongue. This namesake reflects visibly in all of his work, as the artist ensures each of his pieces maintain his signature quality and character. Burkindy strives to incorporate perceived ‘flaws’ into his works, giving them new and intentional life in future pieces. He draws inspiration from his roots, frequently reflecting on his heritage and themes of his upbringing. This manifests in his abundant referencing to tribal art, symbolism, wild and plant life, as he believes it to communicate a profound level of candor - through both their intricacies and simplicity.

Burkindy now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York - though his connection and commitment to his country still remains. Despite having garnered an impressive level of acclaim (appearances and works in multiple major fashion publications, red carpet stylings, and a recent FGI Rising Star Award), Burkindy’s ambitions remain plentiful. Through continued education and encouragement, Burkindy aspires to help emerging West African talents achieve their own creative goals. This goal includes one day opening his own Burkina Faso - based museum, designed to pay homage to the culture and traditions that have informed his own work.