Sep 27 2023 32 mins
Birungi's journey starts with her ancestors, who always found inspiration in nature for their creative work.
Through the use of banana tree fibers, bark cloth, and batik techniques native to Uganda, they crafted various forms of art that shaped her childhood. This left her with a profound respectful relationship with the natural world, driving her to revisit these traditions and incorporate them into her own life, leading her to become a collage artist and art tutor.
Influenced by her roots, nature, Black feminism, and Afro-somatic movement, Birungi employs her art as a means to explore ways of achieving well-being within a community.
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?
Dive into the vibrant colors, textures, and movement of Birungi's mindful art as we explore these questions and more in this episode.
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