Darlene Komukama (born in 1984) is a Ugandan self-taught photographer, multimedia artist, installation artist, and Cultural Practitioner whose work focuses on feminism and black identity.
Early life and background Komukama was born in 1984 in Kampala, Uganda. She is a self-taught artist whose work focuses on the lived experiences of African women. She owns a Bachelors in Organizational Studies from Makerere University in Uganda.
Artistic career Komukama practices photography, installation, and multimedia projects that explore cultural and social themes related to black women and feminism.
Her major projects include the following;
The Saloon: She co-created this with other three Ugandan women to celebrate black hair culture and practices, framing hair as both art and lived knowledge. Our Things: A video archive installation she made with another Ugandan artist to collect and share stories rooted in Ugandan experiences. Penthouse: A 2018 installation built on a rooftop in Kampala that served as a safe space for women to express their rage and emotional power.
Exhibition and recognition Komukama's projects have been shown on cultural events and venues including: the Southbank Centre in London as part of the Africa Utopia festival; Constitution Hill in Johannesburg for the Being Her(e) Exhibition; the Chale Wore Festival in Accra; the Africa Bass cultural festival in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; and other multiple locations in Kampala, Uganda, like the LaBa! street art festival.
Other creative works Komukama engaged in sound and performance art under her nickname DJ Decay. She also participated in and curated cultural events, such as co-curating an arts and performance day with Alliance Française Kampala.
See also Contemporary African art Women photographers
External links Darlene Komukama on Instagram https://32east.org/artists_in_residence/darlyne-komukama/
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