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The Vessel of Light – Textured Contemporary Abstract Painting by British-Nigerian Artist C.Russell - The Vessel of Light – Textured Contemporary Abstract Painting by British-Nigerian Artist Chinwe Russell.....The Vessel of Light is an arresting small-format abstract painting by award-winning British-Nigerian artist Chinwe Russell, celebrated for her emotionally charged and symbolic works that explore identity, spirituality, and human experience.This piece depicts a circular, vessel-like form radiating with layered tones of pink, gold, white, and earthy green, surrounded by shimmering dots against a deep background. The bold concentric brushstrokes and thick acrylic textures evoke a sense of movement, energy, and containment — a metaphor for the light and essence we hold within.Executed in Russell’s signature storytelling style, the work combines gestural abstraction with symbolic form, bridging African aesthetic traditions with contemporary expressionism. The artist’s distinctive impasto technique gives the painting a tactile, almost sculptural presence.Chinwe Russell’s work has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (twice) and internationally in acclaimed museum and gallery exhibitions such as 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World, The Africa Exhibition, and Lives, Lands & Legacies.A unique original acrylic on canvas, The Vessel of Light is a highly collectible study that embodies the artist’s exploration of meaning, energy, and renewal — ideal for modern collectors and design-conscious interiors.Medium: Acrylic on canvasTechnique: Textured impasto / gestural abstractionStyle: Modern Abstract / Contemporary Symbolism / Storytelling ArtSigned by the artistShipping: WorldwideKeywords: Chinwe Russell painting, Royal Academy artist, British Nigerian contemporary art, symbolic abstract art, impasto acrylic painting, collectible small-format original, modern African art, storytelling artist, colorful textured painting, contemporary abstraction, art for collectors, emerging artist, vibrant modern art, abstract vessel painting, art under $1000, LiveAuctioneers art auction, textured circular painting, modern decorative art, collectible original acrylic.This is an abstract study was created by the artist in her Doncaster Yorkshire, England studio in 2021. An original abstract studio painting - Acrylic on Canvas 2021 - 20x25cm (8x10 inches) Condition: Good Condition as in the images. Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm