Pidgin Doll is the brainchild of Los Angeles-based artist Joshua David McKenney. With over 4.8 million followers on social media, Pidgin encompasses art, dolls, fashion, and digital content, and has partnered with numerous celebrities and brands including Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice, Ray-Ban, Meta, Melanie Martinez, DC Comics, TikTok, Netflix, FX Networks, Pop-Tarts, and Hearst Media. In February 2024 Pidgin successfully launched its first collection of doll-inspired fashion accessories for humans.

Joshua David McKenney is an independent artist, designer, and dollmaker based in Los Angeles. After studying photography at the Parsons School of Design, McKenney built a successful career in fashion illustration with clients such as Mariah Carey, Elizabeth Arden, and Dolce & Gabbana. A self-taught sculptor, he set about creating Pidgin Doll, a handmade artist doll he produces himself. Pidgin has become McKenney’s primary artistic language and a style muse to millions of fans around the world.