Bidspirit auction | Sweets IV – Contemporary Abstract

Sweets IV – Contemporary Abstract Still Life Painting by Chinwe Russell, Original abstract on - A lively and visually striking abstract painting by award-winning British-Nigerian artist Chinwe Russell, known for her textured storytelling style and exploration of colour, rhythm, and emotion.This small-format piece features a repeating pattern of red circular brushstrokes with white centres, softly layered over a deep background with playful hints of green. The composition evokes the nostalgic sweetness of childhood candies, while the painterly impasto texture gives it a refined, contemporary edge.Blending African visual rhythm with modern abstraction, Russell transforms simple repetition into a joyful meditation on memory and harmony. Her distinctive technique — characterised by movement, layering, and tactile colour — gives each form an individuality that feels both organic and structured.Russell’s work has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (twice) and internationally through acclaimed collections such as 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World, The Africa Exhibition, and Lives, Lands & Legacies.This original acrylic on canvas is part of a special release of the artist’s studio studies — collectible, small-format works celebrating colour, emotion, and the beauty found in everyday patterns.Medium: Acrylic on canvasTechnique: rhythmic abstractionStyle: Contemporary Abstract / Minimal Expressionism / Storytelling ArtSigned by the artistShipping: WorldwideKeywords: Chinwe Russell painting, Royal Academy artist, British Nigerian contemporary art, abstract impasto painting, geometric abstract art, circular modern painting, minimalist expressionism, small-format collectible art, textured acrylic painting, storytelling abstract, playful modern art, fine art under $1000, collectible original, emerging artist, LiveAuctioneers art auction, colourful interior art, contemporary African art, rhythmic abstract painting, decorative fine art.This is an abstract study of sweets created by the artist in her Doncaster Yorkshire, England studio in 2021. sweets 4. An original abstract studio painting - Acrylic on Canvas 2021 - 20x25cm (8x10 inches) Condition: Good as in the images Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm