Jose SsengendoKampi, a Ugandan artist handpicked by his government for cultural exchange programs, is making waves in Changsha, Hunan Province, with his vibrant woodcarvings. 🌍✨ For the past year, he’s turned the city into his creative playground, blending African artistry with inspirations from local cuisine, landscapes, and the warmth of Changsha’s residents.
Chiseling Connections
Jose’s mission? To showcase Africa’s beauty while absorbing China’s rich traditions. “Every dumpling I eat, every mountain I hike—it all finds its way into my art,” he says, grinning. His studio now features carvings that fuse Ugandan motifs with Hunan’s iconic orange groves and winding rivers.
Stories Without Borders
When he’s not crafting, Jose hosts workshops for local students and documents his life through vlogs. “I want my people back home to see China through my eyes—not just skyscrapers, but street vendors, tea houses, and late-night laughter,” he shares. Next up? A cross-continental exhibition series to make woodcarving the new emoji of cultural diplomacy. 🪓❤️
