I am sensitive. I thrive in the presence of people who see all of me. I create beautiful spaces for introspection, hope and belonging through my art hashtag#wellbeing programmes. If you're approaching me for the first time for a BHM workshop, then you probably don't see me and what I can do for your people. And that's OK! I am may not be for you.
I have a disability, disabled people exist in all groups of society. My purpose is to inspire people to reimagine an equitable world that works for everyone.
I build equitable partnerships with organisations who value my work, because I conduct research and deliver mental health informed art wellbeing programmes all year round. This takes time.
I cannot abide insincerity. As a former marketer, this is what I often hear and see: "Black lives matter," but I see they don't hire Black people. "We are proud of our Women," but you don't promote them and you're removing wfh. "Your mental health matters," but if you're depressed and or grieving during a pandemic that claimed millions of lives - leave. I need alot of rest in the months celebrating Black History, Women and Mental Health.
Integrity matters to me.
I'm a full time Birungi and I guide people to express their whole selves in art. I'm forever grateful to those who truly see me. We get to play and make new gorgeous worlds together. I trust that those who get me, will find me.
I'm actually in conversations with organisations who first asked for a BHM workshop and together were developing an art wellbeing programme for their people. We're all capable of growth. And I'm hopeful, together we can create more peace, stillness and ease.
Me in my art installation: Can You Rest?
Birungi in the installation: Can You Rest? 2023