When the Roots Are Deep, There Is No Reason to Fear in Mind

This item is an original painting by Charmaine Chanikira, measuring 32x28 inches as indicated by the context. It is an abstract, mixed media piece on canvas, characterized by a vibrant, childlike, and expressive style. The dominant colors include a creamy off-white background, black outlines, and accents of bright pink, yellow, light blue, and green. The central figure is a stylized, large-headed character with a naive aesthetic. Its left eye is a large concentric circle in black and blue, while the right eye features a more detailed, yet abstract, depiction with lashes. The figure's face includes pink, circular blush marks on the cheeks and a simple, upward-curving smile. 'Hair' is represented by thick, black, brushstroke-like lines radiating from the head, topped by a small, pink, jagged crown. The body is minimal, with stick-like limbs and exaggerated hands. Various symbols and text are scattered across the canvas: 'When the Roots Are Deep' is prominently written in black in the upper left, and 'there IS no reason to fear in mind' appears in the lower right. Other details include small hearts, arrows, geometric shapes, and what appears to be a pink giraffe-like creature on the left side, as well as a rocket and other abstract doodles. A notable mark is a large, black symbol resembling an arrow combined with a cross in the lower right. The painting shows visible texture, suggesting the use of different media, possibly acrylic paints and markers, creating a layered effect. The canvas appears to be stretched over a frame, with evidence of slightly visible edges. The overall condition appears good, consistent with a contemporary artwork; no significant damage or repairs are immediately visible, only the inherent texture and lines of the artistic process. The style points to a contemporary, street art, or outsider art aesthetic, reflecting a distinct personal vision and craftsmanship in its bold, uninhibited execution.