Femmes de la famille Doumbia, 2022

Massira Keita  

"At first it was about drawing, then I got feedback from Instagram subscribers who wanted to wear my illustrations on their t-shirts."

In 2012, illustrator Massira Keita opened her blog with the desire to share her drawings and creations. At the time, she customized Vans. Powered by the Instagram platform, it continues its progress and opens an online store to sell sweatshirts, t-shirts, pouches, phone cases, etc.

Inspired by waxwork and contemporary fashion, Massira Keita draws faceless characters to leave room for identification. This year, she is launching a new collection of clothing using patterns made entirely by herself and printed on fabric.

My mission is to highlight and highlight black women through art.

We often find groups of women, duos, trios.

They represent union, strength, kindness, sisterhood and love.

My work also highlights the different hairstyles, skin tones and beauties of Black Women.

Since the facial features are not drawn, this allows everyone to identify themselves or to give free rein to their imagination.

Director and founder of the eponymous brand, illustrator, painter and textile designer, Massira Keita draws silhouettes of women, men and children. The characters have no faces.

So we can all identify. In addition to drawing, she creates her own patterns which are printed on fabric to make outfits and accessories. His creations are available on different media (t-shirt, bag, sweatshirt, phone cases, etc.).