{"product_id":"dutchie","title":"'Dutchie' Print by Charmaine Chanakira x Don Letts","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Charmaine Chanakira (in collaboration with Don Letts)\u003cbr\u003eFull Colour Archival Giclee print on 300gsm cotton rag\u003cbr\u003eA3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What really stuck with me from my chat with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.donletts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDon Letts\u003c\/a\u003e was how much our stories overlap, even though we come from different generations. We connected through that shared, visceral experience of being Black and British, navigating identity, culture and creativity all at once. His stories hit something deep because they echoed what I've lived too, just in a different time. I grew up listening to tracks like Pass the Dutchie, which he had a hand in shaping. That song is pure nostalgia for my generation, a cultural heartbeat. So I wanted to honour that in the artwork, to bridge our worlds and celebrate the creative legacy that comes from our shared roots\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Charmaine Chanakira\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chanakirasan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCharmaine Chanakira\u003c\/a\u003e utilises 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 now exhibits with galleries like Clarendon Fine Art and Mestaria Gallery in Dubai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In Place of War","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53524208779556,"sku":"IPOW07-A3","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/3995\/8308\/files\/CHARMAINE.png?v=1780566365","url":"https:\/\/in-place-of-war.backstreetmerch.com\/products\/dutchie","provider":"In Place of War","version":"1.0","type":"link"}