“We Dance” is Inspired by the sensational #Ekitagurilo dance of the #Abayankore tribe of Uganda, which I witnessed at the Ndere Cultural Centre, the story. This dance mimics the shape of the magnificent long horn bull, swipe to see the glorious @ndereug – embodied knowledge.
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“We Dance” is Inspired by the sensational #Ekitagurilo dance of the #Abayankore tribe of Uganda, which I witnessed at the Ndere Cultural Centre, the story. This dance mimics the shape of the magnificent long horn bull, swipe to see the glorious @ndereug – embodied knowledge.
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I wrote an award winning comic called Colonised Inheritance and a place on an online comic art residency for East African womxn focused on gender and climate change! It is a fictionalised story loosely based on my history, illuminating the power of patriarchy, drawing parallels with British colonialism and the mental health impact on their subjects. Thank you LDC, The British Council and the other incredible awardees!
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The mural created by artists Birungi Kawooya and Bokani Tshidzu will be installed on Freston Road opposite Bramley Studios as part of the Untold Stories initiative funded by The Mayor of London. Curated by Bolanle Tajudeen, founder of Black Blossoms School of Art and Culture an online art school an intersectional online art school dedicated to documenting and highlighting the art histories and the current creative practices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. The platform also has a strong history showcasing contemporary Black women and non-binary artists. The artists Birungi Kawooya and Bokani Tshidzu will be working to the event’s nourish theme and the notion of Rest, Reflection and Wellness for women of colour.
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I feel like I’m capable of making my own happiness and it reminds me of how far I’ve come in 2021. This piece I finished last night represents the joy, power and creative inspiration that comes from pursuing inner peace. Shining from within. 2021, was the year I truly learned how much I need to just focus on the breath and go inwards. Doing less helped. Meditating helped. Singing when anxiety shortened my breath helped. CBT helped alot! Learning to dance Kiganda really helped bring me back into my body and connect to my heritage. The love and support from my friends and family helped so much ❤ I held art workshops for various communities to make art mindfully and collage with African prints; beginners, artists, writers, young creatives, school children, people on a pregnancy journey and my fellow Ugandans! Each experience made me feel soooooo good and peaceful and that’s the power of art in the community. Thank you everyone of my art collectors, art workshop participants and to the organisations and schools who booked me to guide so many incredible people! I can’t wait to hold my next sessions online and in person! @blackminduk @peckhamplatform @society_of_authors @migreenwich @4ourthspace @sheffieldmaternitycooperative @communityofcultures @kaumaarts @royal_greenwich @porticolibrary Book onto a mindful african art workshop
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I finally made it to The Portico Library in Manchester and met the wonderful curatorial team: James and Appapat! My my Hiplet Ballerinas and Kiganda Dancers were part of the Fun and Games exhibition from Nov 2020 to May this year. Did you know the Kiganda Dancers piece has healing powers? Because of it The Portico Library commissioned me to make a film about the dance, for which I turned to Mercy Nabirye for support, who connected me to Aminah Namakula who did an incredible job as producer, director and the star. Working with Mercy changed my whole year as she brought me into her phenomenal Kauma Arts team and we produced “Connecting Communities”, an 8 day dance festival for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. I *had* to dance as part of my role as Project Assistant and workshop facilitator! SHOP FINE ART PRINTS At the beginning of the year, I was so disassociated from my body and mind, I actually had no idea I had slipped back into depression. Getting fired whilst depressed and severely anxious was *actually* the best thing that happened to me. Depression and anxiety had a purpose and redirected me to connect to my community and move through my feelings in a different way. Working with so many talented dance artists local to me brought me back into my body and mind in such a gentle and yet powerful way. All artistic forms of expression so powerful. I am absolutely brimming with gratitude to know that I can generate my own joy and healing. And thrilled to have the family, friends, collectors, curators and collaborator who see me and support my expression. Heart full! #KigandaDance #Buganda #AfricanDance #Dance #Hiplet #DanceArt #DanceTherapy #MovingThroughDepression #MindfulArt #ArtTherapy #FigurativeArt #MixedMediaCollage #MentalHealth
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I hosted a Mindful Collage workshop for The Society of Authors and I loved hearing how the participants represented themselves and their feelings in art. One of the participants used different colour post it note pads and included a speech bubble in her tiny work of art which she loaded so much meaning. The speech bubble said, “I expected more blue.” She said: “I use blue to express mood, orange for happy and white for neutral. And while I was making my self portrait, I realised I needed less blue.” Book onto an ONLINE ART WORKSHOP I feel so privileged to help others express how they feel. You an view the session below, join in! I’m holding Online Mindful Collage Art workshops on Wednesdays, starting 22 December. Join me and let’s have a chat 🙂 Contact me if you’d like your organisation to book me. Thank you Sophia Jackson for booking me ❤❤❤ #ArtTherapy #OnlineWorkshop #SelfPortrait #CollageArt #ArtWorkshop #MindfulArt #OnlineArt #MentalHealth #Wellbeing Read more about my mindful African art workshops
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Yesterday I was fortunate enough to hold space for four beautiful humans to relax and unwind in my Mindful African Collage workshop and they all brought a beautiful energy to our session. Incredible textile artist, Amber and her partner made art about their family and daughter, who’s name means rejoice. Their beautiful daughter makes them so proud and it’s so good to see pandemic parents taking time out for themselves. Thank you Sandra for coming back and bringing your friend! Join Mindful african art workshop FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS: 2pm-4pm in Greenwich and London WHERE: Made in Greenwich 324 Creek Road, London SE10 0XN and Our Space 22-25 Portman Close London W1H 6BS BESPOKE: Fancy a private session for your friends or family? Email me on hello@birungikawooyaart.com and let’s chat 📞 #ArtTherapy #ThingsToDoInGreenwich #AfroHair #CollageArt #ArtWorkshop #MindfulArt #MindfulAfricanArtClass #HenParty #ArtClass #Christmas #Gift #AfricanPrint
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For this piece, I took inspiration from the iconic Malick Sidibé photograph, “Nuit de Noël” to recreate the intimacy of a #Christmas eve night dance. This is an update of the original Dancing Couple artwork and I’ve digitally incorporated the batik midnight blue sky and matooke trees in the backdrop. Nuit de Noël is one of my favourite #MalickSidibé photos, his subjects are adorned in crisp suits, elegant dresses and he so perfectly captures their dance moves. A lovely woman in the US, wants to gift her husband the A2 fine art print for Christmas. How romantic! It’s such a privilege to help others express love and joy through art. Fine art prints are available in A4, A3, A2 and A1 and A0. Ask me if you any questions! Last orders for international post is Friday 3 December. #Art #CollageArt #PaperCutArt #DigitalCollage #BlackChristmas #AbstractArt #DanceArt #TheDancingCouple #CoupleDancing See more of my African artwork here
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For this piece, I took inspiration from the iconic Malick Sidibé photograph, “Nuit de Noël” to recreate the intimacy of a #Christmas eve night dance. This is an update of the original Dancing Couple artwork and I’ve digitally incorporated the batik midnight blue sky and matooke trees in the backdrop. Nuit de Noël is one of my favourite #MalickSidibé photos, his subjects are adorned in crisp suits, elegant dresses and he so perfectly captures their dance moves. A lovely woman in the US, wants to gift her husband the A2 fine art print for Christmas. How romantic! It’s such a privilege to help others express love and joy through art. Fine art prints are available in A4, A3, A2 and A1 and A0. Ask me if you any questions! Last orders for international post is Friday 3 December. #Art #CollageArt #PaperCutArt #DigitalCollage #BlackChristmas #AbstractArt #DanceArt #TheDancingCouple #CoupleDancing See more of my African artwork here
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