CHANAKIRA

Charmaine Chanakira utilizes her expressive narrative art to reflect upon her experiences as a black woman, hailing from Zimbabwe and currently residing in London. Her artwork delves into deeply personal stories while also encompassing broader narratives, exploring emotional responses to the realms of politics, social justice, and contemporary culture. Employing a combination of acrylic paint, oil pastels, and pen, Chanakira draws inspiration from primitivism and symbolism, creating captivating encounters with colour, shape, and texture. With her exceptional talent and creativity, she has been recognized as the Saatchi Director's Choice and hailed as one to watch by Zari and Obsessed with Art.