Birungi means beautiful and good. Growing up Black in London, I never felt beautiful and because I always had something to say back to my Mum, I wasn’t always a good girl!
In my teenage years, I was a Daddy’s girl, until I called my him out on his bullshit. Our relationship fractured and broke me. In life and work, I have continued to stand up for myself and at crucial times, I am ignored. I carry this fear of rejection and abuse in my body. My middle name Ndwadde means, I’m sick. My body and mind is processing trauma and I am becoming.
Seeing Josephine Baker, an outspoken civil right activist, dancing barefoot in a banana skirt fascinates me.
My art reminds me to ground myself in my true nature, free of white supremacist, imperialist, capitalist, patriarchal and ableist conditioning. I create worlds where Black womxn can be because this creates justice for all, which is why I wanted to share my artwork with you today.
Contact me on hello@birungikawooya to enquire about bringing this artwork or fine art print into your collection.