Wamala Keyyune Joseph is a painter and muralist whose work examines the complexities of human existence, focusing on themes of hope, sacrifice, and resilience. He is particularly drawn to breadwinners and selfless figures — individuals whose daily struggles reflect profound acts of love and humanity. Through expression and lived experience, his art serves as a mirror to the viewer's own emotional truth.

Rooted in mural painting, Wamala's visual language blends painting, serigraphy, text, and found materials such as number plates and iron sheets, drawing from the aesthetics of street culture to question elitism, social mobility, and the commodification of value. His work often inhabits the grey areas of life, embracing contradictions to provoke introspection and redefine the idea of heroism.

Wamala has studied at Michelangelo College of Arts and Kyambogo University, and holds a degree in Industrial Art and Design. His practice is deeply shaped by his life between Kampala, Kumasi, and Adelaide. "Art," he says, "should evoke different emotions that could possibly result in positive reactions."

Kikomeko Gerald Puto is a Ugandan multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the complex relationships between colonialism, capitalism, consumerism, culture, and identity. By tracing the journey of repurposed materials sourced from local communities, he challenges traditional notions of value and beauty while highlighting the lasting effects of colonial and capitalist systems on African life.

Working across various mediums, Kikomeko uses cutting, drilling, stitching, and welding to transform discarded objects into powerful artworks. These material choices invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with everyday items and the deeper cultural, historical, and economic narratives they carry.

Puto is committed to promoting creativity, sustainability, and community engagement. His installations are not only visually striking but also provoke critical reflection — encouraging environmental awareness, social dialogue, and a rethinking of how we connect with the world around us.

Carol Kagezi is a writer, curator, and researcher whose work explores cultural narratives through materiality and symbolism. Her practice focuses on how objects shape identity and memory, engaging with themes of tradition, belonging, and the evolving dynamics of human relationships. Through a blend of critical research and intuitive storytelling, she investigates the role of art in shaping and preserving personal and collective histories.

This marks her second time curating an exhibition with Vodo Arts Society and Lab. Her first was the 2023 exhibition Zadde by Yiga Joshua — a compelling exploration of ancestry, roots, and generational memory.

In both her writing and curatorial practice, Carol brings a nuanced, reflective lens to contemporary art, with a deep sensitivity to the unseen forces that connect people, places, and objects.