Modern batik classes allow deaf artists to voice their plight

Emma Kalungi.

Emma Kalungi working on his batik painting at a workshop organised by Deaf Link Uganda. PHOTO | MORGAN MBABAZI | NMG

On a Wednesday morning, young Ugandan deaf artist Pathius Tashobya applies dye to his batik painting of African drums.

Tashobya, who tells me that he has just ironed the fabric, is meticulously applying one colour at a time to complete his work.