Bidspirit auction | Brother I – Original 2021

Brother I – Original 2021 Acrylic Portrait by Chinwe Russell, British-Nigerian Contemporary Artist - Brother I is an original acrylic painting created in 2021 by Chinwe Russell, the British-Nigerian contemporary artist internationally recognised for her powerful storytelling style and for the acclaimed touring collection “20 Historical Women Who Changed the World.”Measuring 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inches), this expressive portrait is a striking example of Russell’s emotional, texture-driven approach to figurative art. The piece features the bold silhouette of a male figure(one of the artists brothers) rendered with energetic palette-knife strokes, deep earthy browns, and flashes of molten yellow and red. These warm tones burn beneath the surface like a quiet fire, suggesting inner life, memory, and resilience.Surrounding the figure is an intense frame of layered greens — thick, swirling, and almost foliage-like — giving the impression of a man emerging from nature, history, or ancestral memory. The single, sharply defined eye becomes the focal point of the composition, confronting the viewer with a sense of presence, dignity, and introspective strength.Russell’s characteristic use of texture, movement, and bold colour is fully on display here. Her work often explores identity, African heritage, cultural memory, and the emotional landscapes of the human experience. As with much of her portraiture, Brother I carries both vulnerability and power, evoking themes of brotherhood, belonging, and the shared journeys of Black men and communities around the world.Chinwe Russell’s paintings have been exhibited widely across the UK and internationally, including at the prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and her work is held in private and public collections worldwide. This piece is signed on the back and presented on stretched canvas, ready for framing or display.A unique opportunity to acquire an intimate and emotive work by one of today’s rising international artists.Keywords: Chinwe Russell art, African contemporary art, expressive portrait painting, textured acrylic portrait, British-Nigerian artist, modern figurative art, collectible small artworks, original 2021 painting, contemporary African portraiture, LiveAuctioneers art auction. Condition: Good as in the images Dimensions: 25 x 20 x 2 cm