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Wodaabe Woman II– Contemporary African Portrait Painting by British-Nigerian Artist Chinwe Russell - Wodaabe Woman II is a luminous and expressive portrait by award-winning British-Nigerian artist Chinwe Russell, part of her 2021 studio collection exploring beauty, heritage, and identity through the women of the Wodaabe people of West Africa.Painted in acrylic on canvas, the work portrays a serene female figure draped in glowing golden-yellow fabric, her face delicately adorned with traditional markings. The background, rich with blue, green, and red rhythmic patterns, evokes both ceremony and spirit — a celebration of womanhood, dignity, and inner light.Russell’s brushwork is bold yet sensitive, capturing emotion and strength through texture and form. Her style bridges storytelling and symbolism, transforming cultural portraiture into contemporary visual poetry.Chinwe Russell’s work has been shown internationally and at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (twice). Her major exhibitions include 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World, The Africa Exhibition, and Lives, Lands & Legacies — projects that have positioned her as a leading voice in contemporary African-British art.This original painting is a collectible small-format work, reflecting the artist’s ongoing commitment to celebrating African heritage and feminine resilience through modern expressionist form.Medium: Acrylic on canvasYear: 2021Size: 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inches)Technique: Textured acrylic / expressive figurative paintingStyle: Contemporary Figurative / Modern African Art / Storytelling PortraitureSigned by the artistShipping: WorldwideKeywords: Chinwe Russell painting, Royal Academy artist, British Nigerian artist, African portrait art, modern African painting, Wodaabe woman art, contemporary figurative painting, collectible small-format art, textured acrylic canvas, storytelling art, women in art, African cultural heritage, modern expressionism, art for collectors, LiveAuctioneers art auction, fine art under $1000, emerging international artist.This is s study of A wodaabe tribal woman created by the artist in her Doncaster Yorkshire, England studio in 2021. Wodaabe 2. An original studio painting - Acrylic on Canvas 2021 - 20x20cm (8x8 inches) Condition: Good as in the images Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm