Welcome to a sanctuary where the canvas captures what words cannot.

My creative journey is a global pilgrimage—a path paved with resilience that traces the vibrant energy of Abidjan to the innovative landscapes of California. Operating under the name Ced, I am a multidisciplinary artist and author, as well as the Founder and President of the Tano Kora Foundation. My work serves as a bridge between the precision of leadership and the raw, healing power of the arts.

I believe that art is a therapeutic necessity. Through the fusion of mixed media, acrylics, and narrative, I explore the “oneiric” and the abstract, inviting viewers into a dreamlike space of introspection. While my abstract collections are a public dialogue of color and emotion, my paintings often house “Issa”—a spiritual character who represents the silent, sacred depth of my own essence.

As a visual storyteller, I do not stop at the brushstroke. I write books that serve as a narrative heartbeat for my collections, ensuring that every visual journey is anchored in a story. Whether I am driving the ACE mission (Art, Culture, and Education) through my foundation or documenting the world as a “Pèlerin“, my purpose remains the same: to transform personal experience into a universal language of beauty and culture.

I invite you to walk this path with me and see the world through the eyes of a pilgrim.