{"product_id":"thoda-desi-thoda-irish-rukmini-kelkar","title":"Thoda Desi Thoda Irish, Rukmini Kelkar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThoda Desi Thoda Irish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiclée print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 x 21 cm Unframed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€29 Unframed (includes 13.5% VAT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCreated in early 2025 in response to rising anti-immigrant sentiment, this print explores identity, belonging, and resistance through the artist’s Indian and Irish culture. Bringing together colourful symbols from both cultures, the work celebrates the quiet power of cultural identity and the strength it can offer immigrants and those who feel connected to these stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rukminikelkar.com\/\" title=\"Rukmini Kelkar's\"\u003eRukmini Kelkar's \u003c\/a\u003evibrant practice brings together her Indian heritage and life in Ireland through colour, storytelling, and a deep sense of joy. Originally from Mumbai, she moved to Dublin in 2017 and embraced the twists and turns of her journey with open arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter leaving a career in dentistry, she discovered a passion for art, teaching herself to paint through online tutorials before graduating with an HND in Graphic Design in 2020. What started as a personal outlet grew into a full-time art and illustration practice. She is now a self-taught artist with an MA in Art and Social Action from NCAD, where she continues to explore socially engaged and community-based approaches to her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer art reflects her experiences of migration, empowerment, and belonging, brought to life through bold, celebratory colour. Inspired by everyday moments, cultural identity, food, nature, and the complexity of belonging, her practice moves between painting, printmaking, public art, and murals.\u003cbr\u003eAt its heart, her work is a form of gentle resistance—a way to invite people in, spark connection, and perhaps simply make them smile. Deeply personal and often playful, her practice is rooted in the belief that creativity can connect people in unexpected and meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage and Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll postage costs for framed and unframed works are \u003cb\u003eprocessed separately following order of the print\u003c\/b\u003e. This is to allow for specific protective packaging for each individual case. After purchase, we will contact you to organise delivery and payment for delivery costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlternatively, \u003cb\u003efree Click-and-Collect\u003c\/b\u003e is available from The Library Project at 4 Temple Bar Street, D02YK53 during opening hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rukmini Kelkar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58237941088587,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2538\/3478\/files\/TDTH_a4.webp?v=1787574143","url":"https:\/\/www.thelibraryproject.ie\/products\/thoda-desi-thoda-irish-rukmini-kelkar","provider":"The Library Project","version":"1.0","type":"link"}