Nae by Courtney Jolliff
This mixed media artwork titled 'Nae' was created by Detroit-based artist Courtney Jolliff as part of his 'Service' exhibition. The piece is executed on a narrow vertical strip of newsprint, featuring a monochromatic background of dense text and imagery typical of a newspaper layout. Overlaid on this substrate is a vibrant, expressionistic portrait painted in shades of mustard yellow, deep forest green, and bright yellow accents. The figure is rendered with heavy, gestural brushstrokes and black ink outlines, suggesting a person wearing a patterned garment or draped in a shawl. A distinctive yellow crown-like shape sits atop the figure's head. The word 'Service' is scrawled in bold black marker across the upper portion of the page. The work is physically taped to a white wall with translucent adhesive tape at the top corners, emphasizing a raw, found-object aesthetic. The paper shows slight rippling and edge wear consistent with the ephemeral nature of newsprint. This piece is historically significant within the artist's oeuvre as it reflects his personal narrative of homelessness following a 2022 house fire, honoring the individuals who supported him during that period of transition.
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$1,200 - $1,800
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Contemporary Mixed Media Art
Appraised On
March 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,200 - $1,800
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Nae done by Courtney Jolliff included in his recent art show Service, his first show in Detroit Michigan. The subjects and inspiration of his show were all the people who were there during his time being homeless due to the house fire suffered in 2022.
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This mixed media artwork titled 'Nae' was created by Detroit-based artist Courtney Jolliff as part of his 'Service' exhibition. The piece is executed on a narrow vertical strip of newsprint, featuring a monochromatic background of dense text and imagery typical of a newspaper layout. Overlaid on this substrate is a vibrant, expressionistic portrait painted in shades of mustard yellow, deep forest green, and bright yellow accents. The figure is rendered with heavy, gestural brushstrokes and black ink outlines, suggesting a person wearing a patterned garment or draped in a shawl. A distinctive yellow crown-like shape sits atop the figure's head. The word 'Service' is scrawled in bold black marker across the upper portion of the page. The work is physically taped to a white wall with translucent adhesive tape at the top corners, emphasizing a raw, found-object aesthetic. The paper shows slight rippling and edge wear consistent with the ephemeral nature of newsprint. This piece is historically significant within the artist's oeuvre as it reflects his personal narrative of homelessness following a 2022 house fire, honoring the individuals who supported him during that period of transition.
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