Boris Bugarski | Kintsugi Keel

Originally from the former Yugoslavia, Boris Bugarski is an artist and surfboard shaper whose work bridges the worlds of surfing, craftsmanship, and contemporary art. He began surfing at the age of 20, a journey that eventually led him to the art of surfboard building. After spending time in the mainstream surfboard industry, Boris chose a different path: to challenge conventional manufacturing and develop his own techniques, transforming surfboards into functional works of art. Working entirely by hand throughout every stage of the shaping and construction process, Boris approaches each board as a unique canvas for experimentation. His practice combines technical precision, material exploration, and a distinctive artistic vision, resulting in boards that are instantly recognizable for their originality and character. Today, he is recognized for his innovation, his development of distinctive techniques, and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of surfboard design. For Boris, a surfboard is more than a tool for riding waves. It is an object with purpose, identity, and meaning. His mission is to challenge the rules that have defined the surfboard industry for decades, pioneer new approaches to every piece, and give each creation a reason to exist. Through his work, Boris Bugarski reimagines surfboard shaping as an evolving art form, where craftsmanship, performance, and creative expression come together to redefine what a surfboard can be.