BC da Ghondi

Ghondi Claude Bunkweh, professionally known as BC da Ghondi, is a Cameroonian multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, design, and participatory installations. His work merges material experimentation with cultural storytelling, creating layered visual narratives that invite audiences into dialogue and reflection.

In 2026, he presented his landmark solo exhibition Memory and Imagination at the National Museum of Cameroon, which welcomed over 15,000 visitors from both national and international audiences. The exhibition explored autobiographical memory and collective imagination, establishing him as a leading voice in contemporary African art. That same year, his practice reached international audiences through WHISPERer at Spira9Art Gallery during London Craft Week, affirming his role in cross‑cultural exchange.

Later in 2026, Ghondi completed a NY20+ artist residency in Chengdu, China, producing a series of acrylic paintings that integrated African cultural motifs with Sichuan traditions. His residency included salon presentations and art workshops for local children, underscoring his commitment to accessibility and cross-border cultural dialogue. He is currently in residence at Luwan Art Residency in Hainan, China, developing Land Dialogues: Material Memory and Island Ecologies, a project that explores ecological interdependence through painting.

Ghondi holds a Master of Engineering in Town Planning from ENSTP Yaoundé, where his thesis proposed establishing a cultural arts district as a strategy for urban revitalization. He also completed a short course in art management at the University of the Arts London (UAL), gaining valuable insight into the UK art ecosystem. His work often integrates tactile elements, such as natural shells, to symbolize persistence and transformation, guided by a vision of art as both a personal journey and collective renewal.