Artistry Rooted In Nature.
Birungi's journey starts with her ancestors, who always found inspiration in nature for their creative work.
How did Birungi's origins impact her childhood? Why did she choose natural materials for her art, inspired by her ancestral traditions? How can this art promote healing?
Black Womxn at Rest
In collaboration with Kensington and Chelsea Art Week, Black Blossoms is proud to present ‘Black Womxn at Rest, ’ a captivating mural created by artists Bokani and Birungi Kawooya, on Freston Road W10. Learn more on the Black Blossom journal.
Bokani and Birungi Kawooya: ‘Black Womxn at Rest’ mural on Freston Road. ©James Marshall
‘A match made in Peckham’: free art trail through Southwark aims to spark conversations about race
Southwark News published my meeting with Councillor Natasha Ennin, about my sculpture “Peckham in Bloom” commissione byThe World Reimagined.
Joe Pomeroy's new film explores the impact of lockdown on artists in Leeds and London
I got to a stage in lockdown where I was somewhat numb, probably unaware I was depressed but beginning to be curious about how best to conserve my energy, work and deal with the racial reckoning. It was a good time to take stock, thanks to documentarian Joe Pomeroy. Creative Boom wrote about it too! Watch the film below.
Introducing Birungi Kawooya
In this interview for Arts Help, Kawooya talks about what led her to this point in her career, the need for positive representations of Black women and how mindfulness and rest have helped shape her artistic journey.
2022 KCAW public art trail artists announced
Bokani Tshidzu and I have been commissioned by KCAW to design a 25 meter mural to 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.
Peckham Platform commission Kawooya as part of a weekend of creative activity.
In 2021 Peckham Platform commissioned me to lead one of my signature Mindful African Art workshops as part of a weekend of creative activity for The Message We Bring. One of the highlights of my year! Check out this highlight reel.
The Power of Silhouettes
An in-depth article interview by Nahuel Contreras
My first IG live!
The phenomenal Greenwich based duo prepped and interviewed me on instagram, I enjoyed it!
15 Talented Black Artists You Should Know About
Because 2020 needs a bit more beauty!
SimplyG folk
In the second instalment of our series SIMPLYG Folk we're pleased to introduce you to artist Birungi Kawooya
An afternoon with British Ugandan artist, Birungi Kawooya
Mindful African art class celebrating Black women
Hiplet Ballerinas
Celebrating the everyday beauty, talent and resilience of Black women and girls, so they can see themselves be inspired to access their own potential.
Birungi Kawooya Art
Afro-Portrait commission review