I’ve been out of action. I had a stroke in December 2018. I’m still recovery and trying to understand what is the meaning of my life. When you experience a near ‘death’ experience you look at everything differently. I am different. The loss of memory has been profound but I realise that humanity is just …
I arrived in Cape town on the 13th September unaware it was winter. I had to find my own way from the airport because our cars were not due to arrive for another month. I can understand why people don’t see South Africa as a part of Africa because by the look of Cape town …
Last week I ran a two day workshop with 15 women for the Voicing Entebbe project. Initiated by Ugandan artist Christine Ayo (www.christineayo.com) who fundraised to build a monument in rememberance of the 23 women brutally murdered in Entebbe last year. No suspects have been apprehended and its significant has been reduced to political partisan …
I have just finished reading Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin. ‘It was a costume ball- such functions mostly were because people at that time liked costumes. they liked them almost as much as they liked uniforms. Both served the same end: to avoid being who you were. You could pretend to be someone else. You …
Ife Piankhi, Artist in Residence: Ife Piankhi is currently an artist in residence at 32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust. Working as a performance artist, singer, poet, and creative facilitator for over 30 years, Ife has recently ventured into a creative practice where her craft has taken visual form through a textured, multi-media approach …
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As part of KLA Art Labs I was involved with 2 workshops. 1 dealing with deepening our observation skills and a collaboration with performance artist Mo Seira about engaging with performance art in public spaces. Sometimes we resisted being directed, but it seems humans seek to be told what to do. We are comfortable …
Read more “The Comfort Zone- an experiment of art in a public space (a chapati stand) with Mo Siira”
Earlier this year I was a participant on the East African Soul Train, traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa on the Lunatic Line. We were encouraged to collaborate with fellow artists in the confines of a moving train and create something that was reflective of our personal experiences. The theme of the residency which lasted …
The practice of Yoga can be very rewarding. I have experienced increased energy, concentration and flexibility. I’ve also been able to relieve my anxiety and develop a deeper sense of well being. I think its important to learn to love, appreciate and listen to ones body. Too often we are not in tune with our …
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