Sustainable Artistry: Exploring the Eco Art Residency in Kampala
Channel: Kris Krüg - motleykrug - Artist
Date: 2023-05-28

Hey there, all you lovely internet folks! Rise and shine to the melody of my morning voice and the sleepy twinkle in my eyes. But hey, I couldn't resist taking you on a virtual tour of the eco art residency here at Reganzo Bruno's humble abode in Kampala, Uganda. So, let's dive right in! Now, bear with me, 'cause I can't magically flip this camera around while I'm on the move. We'll just roll with it and let the adventure unfold.

First stop, folks, the entryway in the making! Check out those columns, still a work in progress, sporting their charming attire of recycled bottle caps. It's a team effort, you know? They've been toiling away on this masterpiece long before I showed up, but hey, I've added my own touch since arriving. Progress, baby! Now, let's take a stroll and see what's waiting for us.

Over yonder, against this wall, behold the magnificent sight of a home born from the resurrection of plastic and glass bottles. Some folks call 'em eco bricks, but the idea is simple: grab those discarded bottles, fill 'em up with sand or mud, and voila, you got yourself a sustainable building block. Everything in this eco art Uganda bottle house is upcycled, my friends. But wait, hold on tight, 'cause I'm about to zoom in on the details.

Take a gander at this little mural, a creation crafted by the talented students of Chambogo University. They whipped it up this week, using recycled bottle tops to add that extra pop of artistic flair. Talk about resourcefulness, right?

And right across the way, you can't miss those massive five-gallon water jugs, holding it down as the foundational walls of this haven. Details, details everywhere, my friends. Uganda, basking in the equatorial splendor, boasts an abundant sun that works its magic on the soil. And let me tell you, everything here grows like wildfire. Those tropical plants we adore back in Canada? Well, they owe their origins to this very land. Feast your eyes on these gorgeous flowers sprouting from the coffee tree. Oh, and don't worry, I'll show you the coffee beans in just a jiffy. And check out this whole ensemble of stunning marantas and plants adorning the premises.

But hey, we're not done yet! We're in the process of creating a cozy little seating area, thanks to the talents of our very own Dr. Stone Stevo, a master of masonry who needs nothing more than his bare hands to craft something extraordinary. Can you believe it? Magic in those hands, my friends.

Now, let's saunter through this lush garden and make our way to the art studio. Uganda, like yours truly, has a green thumb par excellence. The proof? Just look around! Sunflowers swaying to the rhythm of life, the coffee tree strutting its beans, and oh boy, wait till you see those bananas hanging from the tree. Reganzo even cleared a patch of his lawn, making space for me to indulge my gardening fantasies. And guess what? I brought some Canadian ganja seeds to share, 'cause why not, right? Let's add a little extra green to this paradise.

But hey, I got a buddy catching some Z's in the studio, so we'll save that tour for another time. Gotta respect the sleep, folks. Over and out for now!

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