FIL ROUGE
Cheikha Sigil
Cheikha Sigil is a leading Senegalese designer known for his bold vision and cultural impact.
FIL ROUGE
Cheikha Sigil
SENEGAL
Cheikha Sigil is a renowned Senegalese stylist and designer. He founded the “Keur Gui” workshop in 1995, which led to the creation of the SIGIL brand in 2004—meaning “raise your head” in Wolof.
Personal work
Cheikha has received numerous awards, including the “Silver Ciseau” and the Men’s Designer Grand Prix. He was selected for the “Africa is Fashion” program by the Française d’Action Artistique Association (Afaa) during the African Fashion International Festival. In addition to fashion, he works as an exhibition curator and creates installations and films. His workshops are based at Espace Medina Dakar, Senegal.
Mon œil
His artworks, Fil Rouge and Mon œil, question the purpose of art and the way the contemporary art system in Senegal capitalises on the artist’s status. They are presented without descriptions, encouraging viewers to form their own interpretations.
“I am interested in the social mechanisms that exist in my country, the aesthetics and imaginations that emerge from our history, but also the traditional cosmogonies that our societies inherit.” Cheikha Sigil
His studio serves as a space for textile creation, meeting and exchanging ideas, as well as exploring hybrid practices such as installations and happenings.
“I am interested in the social mechanisms that exist in my country, the aesthetics and imaginations that emerge from our history, but also the traditional cosmogonies that our societies inherit.” Cheikha Sigil
His studio serves as a space for textile creation, meeting and exchanging ideas, as well as exploring hybrid practices such as installations and happenings.