Profile of a Woman with Multicolored Afro
Painting on gallery-wrapped canvas • Yvette (signed and dated 'Yvette 2018' in lower right corner)
Style & Movement
Contemporary African American Folk Art / Neo-Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; utilizing bold impasto dabs in the hair and expressive, flat brushwork for the body and background squiggles.
Creation Period
2018
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 16 x 20 inches; portrait orientation
Subject Description
A stylized profile of a Black woman with a large, textured afro comprising red, green, yellow, and brown tones. The figure is shown from the chest up, with her hand to her chin, featuring a large red hoop earring. The background is white with rhythmic red and black squiggly lines.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the canvas appears taut and the pigment is vibrant with no visible mechanical damage.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300
Provenance History
Likely a direct acquisition from the artist or a local art fair/gallery; no visible secondary market labels.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of 21st-century grassroots art focusing on Black identity and hair as a site of color and texture exploration. It aligns with the 'Black Is Beautiful' aesthetic movement revived in contemporary local art scenes.
Notable Features
Distinctive use of Pan-African colors (red, green, black) within the hair and body highlights; bold, graphic signature that serves as a compositional element.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor surface dust may be present due to the textured impasto dabs.
Conservation Recommendations
Should be framed under UV-protective glass if placed in a sunny area; regular dusting with a soft brush to protect the textured hair area.