This Is Another Political Statement

Size:36 x 28 in.

Charmaine Chanakira’s original painting This is Another Political Statement, measuring 32" x 24", is an electrifying burst of colour, symbolism, and coded narrative. This dynamic piece draws the viewer into a vivid world of layered emotions and social commentary, where every shape and mark carries intention. Charmaine’s distinctive use of acrylic paint, oil pastel, and pen work together in a cacophony of expressive brushstrokes, bold outlines, and vivid colour blocks, forming a visual language that is both chaotic and deliberate.

The canvas is populated with abstract figures and powerful symbols—eyes wide open, mouths agape—suggesting themes of surveillance, protest, and suppressed voices. Repeated motifs of eyes and geometric forms pulse with energy, while fragments of handwritten messages tease hidden meanings beneath the surface. These secret inscriptions, half-buried within the work, invite the viewer to explore and interpret the layered narratives at their own pace.

Rooted in her personal experiences as a black woman born in Zimbabwe and now living in London, Charmaine’s work confronts identity, politics, and social justice head-on. Through her bold, unapologetic visual storytelling, she transforms her own introspection into a universal exploration of vulnerability, strength, and the human condition. Her art becomes her voice—unfiltered, extroverted, and powerfully resonant.