Born on October 28, 1994 in Buyo, in the southwest of Côte d’Ivoire, Mounou Désiré Koffi turned to art at a very young age. Passionate about drawing since childhood, he won a competition while still in primary school, revealing an early talent that would shape his path. After completing an arts-focused baccalaureate at the Lycée d’Enseignement Artistique in Abidjan, where he graduated at the top of his class, he continued his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts d’Abidjan, earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.
His work, positioned between impressionism and figurative art, demonstrates a keen sense of observation and strong technical mastery. Within only a few years, Mounou Désiré Koffi has emerged as one of the most promising artists of the young Ivorian contemporary art scene. His poetic and socially engaged pieces have already captivated a wide audience, from art enthusiasts to collectors, who recognize in his practice an innovative approach and a unique perspective on the contemporary world.
Mounou Désiré Koffi’s artistic vision is rooted in ecological, social and aesthetic reflection. He is known for his original approach of reusing discarded mobile phones, particularly their keyboards and screens, to construct his works. These technological fragments become pictorial material, integrated into vibrant, colorful scenes of urban life.
His compositions, often focused on everyday life in West Africa, capture the energy of cities such as Abidjan or Dakar, while offering a critical reading of modern society’s relationship with technology and consumption. By transforming electronic waste, he gives new life to objects destined to be forgotten, raising questions about waste, recycling and the second life of materials.
Through this singular combination of painting and reclaimed components, Mounou Koffi succeeds in bringing together aesthetics and environmental awareness. He has developed a personal visual language in which texture, light and depth create scenes of great humanity, celebrating resilience, the beauty of daily life and the vitality of African creativity.