FINALIST OF THE ELLIPSE PRIZE 2025

Sena Burgundy

Born in 1997 in Ghana, Sena Burgundy is a painter who explores notions of self-awareness and introspection.

Sena Burgundy
finalist of the ellipse prize
dedicated to Ghana

Burgundy Sena Kofi Appau, also known as Sena Burgundy, explores self-awareness through his practice, depicting blue figures as symbols of universal introspection.

Inspired by the philosophy “nosce te” (know thyself), he blends imagination and realism to create dreamlike landscapes where dreams take shape. Sena Burgundy’s pictorial universe, influenced by cinema and music, offers a glimpse into his quest for identity and understanding of the world.

A visual journey between dreams and intuitions

Through his art, the painter invites us on an introspective journey, exploring the complexity of the human soul through a rich palette and evocative compositions.

With a free and intuitive approach, he constructs a unique visual language where dreams and reality intertwine, inviting each viewer to dive into the depths of their own psyche.