Join us as Joshua David McKinney, creator of the Pidgin Doll, reflects on a journey that began with childhood sketches of feminine icons, evolved through a fashion education at Parsons, and expanded into years of illustration and photography — all leading to the creation of his resin ball-jointed art doll, Pidgin Doll. What began as an artistic vision soon transformed into a muse with her own aesthetic language, a growing collector community, and a lifestyle brand that invites fans to wear the world she represents.
He also shares how discovering Marina Bychkova’s work shifted his perspective, raising the bar for what a doll could embody as fine art. From that moment, he immersed himself in a self-taught exploration of molds, kilns, resin casting, and sculpting — designing a face that could become a canvas for limitless creative expression.
In this episode, Joshua opens up about the artistry, the business pivots, and why authenticity — and fashion as a powerful visual language — remain at the heart of everything he creates.
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