Bidspirit auction | Wodaabe Woman III Contemporary African

Wodaabe Woman III Contemporary African Portrait Painting by British-Nigerian Artist Chinwe Russell ( - Wodaabe Woman III is a powerful and radiant portrait by award-winning British-Nigerian artist Chinwe Russell, part of her 2021 studio series celebrating the beauty, dignity, and cultural identity of the Wodaabe women of West Africa.Rendered in acrylic on canvas, this small-format painting depicts a woman draped in vivid blue fabric, her face adorned with golden ceremonial markings. Set against a richly patterned red background with flowing lines of gold and white, the composition conveys strength, serenity, and pride. The surrounding foliage suggests fertility, nature, and the enduring connection between women and the earth.Russell’s expressive brushwork and textured layering bring vitality to this intimate portrait, capturing not only outer beauty but inner grace. Her distinctive approach blends African symbolism with modern expressionist sensibility, making each piece both deeply personal and universally human.Chinwe Russell’s art has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (twice) and internationally through acclaimed collections including 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World, The Africa Exhibition, and Lives, Lands & Legacies.This original painting is part of a collectible trio of Wodaabe portraits, each exploring individuality, strength, and spirit through colour, texture, and form.Medium: Acrylic on canvasYear: 2021Size: 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inches)Technique: Textured acrylic / expressive figurative styleStyle: 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 painting, contemporary figurative art, small-format collectible, textured acrylic on canvas, storytelling art, women in art, African heritage painting, modern expressionism, art for collectors, LiveAuctioneers art auction, fine art under $1000, emerging international artist, colourful portrait art.This is s study of A wodaabe tribal woman created by the artist in her Doncaster Yorkshire, England studio in 2021. Wodaabe 3. An original studio painting - Acrylic on Canvas 2021 - 20x20cm (8x8 inches) Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm