{"product_id":"frontline","title":"Frontline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrontline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKesia Estwick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAcrylic on canvas \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e48 x 48 inches\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work serves as an ode to the women who transform carnival into one of the\u003cbr\u003eCaribbean’s most captivating visual spectacles. Adorned in meticulously\u003cbr\u003ehandcrafted costumes and embodying a commanding presence, they emerge as\u003cbr\u003esymbols of confidence, resilience, and self-expression. Regal and unapologetic, they\u003cbr\u003eoccupy the center of the festival’s narrative, celebrating the freedom, creativity, and\u003cbr\u003ejoy that carnival makes possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet these expressions of empowerment are often misunderstood by those outside\u003cbr\u003ethe culture, dismissed as excessive, provocative, or transgressive. This painting seeks\u003cbr\u003eto challenge such perceptions by presenting carnival masqueraders through a lens of\u003cbr\u003edignity, agency, and reverence. The dominant use of red evokes both the passion and\u003cbr\u003epride that underpin our carnival traditions, while also reflecting the energy and\u003cbr\u003evitality of the festival itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticular attention was given to the rendering of each gemstone and embellishment,\u003cbr\u003emirroring the dedication of the costume designers and artisans whose labour\u003cbr\u003esustains the culture year after year. Through this careful process, the work pays\u003cbr\u003etribute not only to the women who wear these creations, but also to the\u003cbr\u003ecraftsmanship, excellence, and cultural legacy that continue to define carnival\u003cbr\u003eacross the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kesia Estwick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47356786573443,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"XCD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4215\/5907\/files\/KesiaEstwick_Frontline_2026.jpg?v=1782395032","url":"https:\/\/mustiqueart.com\/products\/frontline","provider":"Mustiqe Caribbean Contemporary Art Show","version":"1.0","type":"link"}