Body Protection | 32° EAST & LUMUMBA AVENUE BUILDING
By Mercy Ajatum
In ‘Body Protection’, Mercy wears her story, adorning herself with objects that symbolise resilience and autonomy. Through dance, she challenges societal norms and invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between body, culture and memory. Does this provoke culture or teach care?

Mercy Ajatum is a performing artist and model based in Kampala, Uganda. In her journey Mercy has engaged with communities using her art as a tool of social change. She loves to explore culture through fashion and dance.

She has been part of the Brave Kids project in Poland as a leader and performer. As an alumnus of In Movement: Art For Social Change, she is passionate about self-respect and service to others. Mercy volunteers in partner schools and centres for Soul-Xpressions with an aim to explore, create and share what she has learnt through her experience from life, dance, music, sports and more. She has worked with Ugandan brands such as BUZIGA HILL and OwinoMarket as a model.