Robert Ssempijja

Robert Ssempijja is a Ugandan contemporary artist and dance researcher. He is forging a career in both formal and informal settings. Ssempijjas practice is marked by both the post-colonial era and decolonization. Showcasing work in both traditional and non-traditional spaces, he reflects a commitment to challenging conventional norms and he is ready to embrace diverse perspectives.

Ssempijja’s work consists of research projects that manifest in texts, dance films, installations and performances. He seeks to cultivate "a regenerative art practice" that transcends exploitative relationships, bridging the distorted past with the digital present. He is interested in trying out new ways to create knowledge, exploring fresh methods for organizing information and thinking up innovative structures.