Bidspirit auction | Girls at the Corn Exchange

Girls at the Corn Exchange 9 – Original Acrylic Painting by British-Nigerian Artist Chinwe Russell - Artist: Chinwe Russell (British-Nigerian Contemporary Artist)Title: Girls at the Corn Exchange 9Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 40 x 30 cmYear: 2019Signature: Signed by the ArtistProvenance: Direct from the Artist’s StudioCondition: Very GoodOffered in the Chinwe Russell Contemporary Art Auction is Girls at the Corn Exchange 9, an original acrylic painting by acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Chinwe Russell, celebrated for her bold figurative style and internationally exhibited collections such as 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World, The Africa Exhibition, and Lives, Lands & Legacies.Part of the artist’s much-loved Girls at the Corn Exchange series, this 2019 work captures Russell’s signature use of vibrant colour, intuitive brushwork, and expressive line. The composition features three stylised female figures with lush, leaf-like hair rendered in jewel-toned palettes, set against a striking red background that intensifies the emotional warmth and energy of the piece.In this painting, Russell acknowledges an unexpected influence — Amedeo Modigliani. Rather than imitating his style, the artist allowed herself to “forego all restrictions and follow the brush”, resulting in a work that is instinctive, joyful, and deeply personal. The elongated necklines, gentle tilts of the head, and lyrical facial expressions subtly echo Modigliani’s poetic sensibility, while remaining unmistakably Russell’s own voice.This piece exemplifies the artist’s ongoing exploration of womanhood, community, identity, and playful imagination — themes that run through her wider portfolio and have made her a recognisable figure in contemporary African diaspora art.A vibrant, collectible, and emotionally uplifting original painting ideal for collectors of modern figurative art, women-centred narratives, and contemporary works by established British-Nigerian artists. Condition: Good Condition as in the images Dimensions: 40 x 30 cm