Project Description
Ssaava Dhamulira Mweera is a self-taught artist and artisan. His work is inspired by local traditions, mythologies and the preservation of culture. His practice has gradually evolved from craft making into immersive installations whilst maintaining the use of natural materials; bark cloth, kyangwe, seeds, shells, eucalyptus trees, saw dust alongside new elements such as light and space.
Ssaava is also one of the co-founders of Tukole Art Cultural Inspirations, a collective who work with women, youth and children to make art and craft.
Exhibitions
2016 Okutya Bulwadde (Fear is a Disease), at 32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust
2016 32° East’s First Annual Members Exhibition, at Humura Resorts Kampala
2014 KLA ART 014: Kampala Contemporary Art Festival, at Nommo Gallery
Residencies
2016 32° East | Ugandan Arts Trust
Festivals
2013 Doa Doa, Jinja, Uganda
2012 Sauti Za Busara, Zanzibar
2012 Jua Kali, Bujumbura, Burundi
2009-15 Rwanda Expo, Kigali, Rwanda
2008 Jua Kali, Kigali, Rwanda
2008-15 Bayimba International Festival, Kampala, Uganda
2002 Jua Kali, Kampala, Uganda