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Cutting of the Cord

Cutting of the Cord Elephant Dung, Natural Clay, Sisal Ropes, Grass, Beech Wood-2020 120x 20cm x120 cm Installation created out of Elephant dung and sisal ropes, known as code cutting a metaphysical method that is whereby the participants imagine letting go of the negative memories that created blockages in life and remain with gentle and positive memories like that of […]

Wang O .Forgiveness Wall with 110 Envelops

Wang O is an Acholi term meaning, burn in the fire, where traditionally people used to sit around the fire and talk openly about their personal issues, sharing unfiltered stories, knowledge and various complex issues that affected the families or communities. Inspired by the works of Yoko Ono of the wish tree where participants are asked to write their wishes and […]

Woche (Shoes)

Roho (Spirit) Pigmented Elephant dung with acrylics on canvas, Textile (Kanga) and cowrie shell-2023 90x125cm

Seat of Appreciation

Seat of appreciation. Beech wood 104cm x100cm Inspired by Richardo Basbaum, the seat of appreciation is a tool that is used in a group setting to heal traumatic events that have led to fear, anxiety, depression and feelings of unworthiness. Participants are asked to occupy it one by one and release old stuck energies from the body and energetic field. […]

#2 Footsteps

#2 Landscape and Footprints Acrylic on Canvas-2020 100x100cm

#4 Landscape and Footprints

Acrylic on Canvas-2020 150x150cm These works with footprints, focuses on the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation which has a long-standing history throughout the world. By fusing the Hawaiian method of forgiveness called Hoponobono with an African context, whereby it is believed that errors that are caused by man can bring misfortune to the society or community and, as for individuals […]