"Nia" by Courtney Jolliff
This original expressionist painting, titled "Nia," is an acrylic work on stretched canvas created by Detroit-based artist Courtney Jolliff. The piece features a vibrant, multi-layered composition dominated by a central figure rendered in bold strokes of orange, ochre, and black. Executed with a gestural, impasto technique, the artist utilizes thick applications of paint that provide a tactile, three-dimensional quality to the surface. The palette is warm and energetic, contrasting the primary orange and yellow tones of the figure against a white background punctuated by blue, green, and red secondary elements. A notable butterfly-like motif appears on the left, while abstract circular and organic forms balance the right side of the canvas. The work is signed with a localized mark in the lower left corner and appears to be in excellent contemporary condition with no visible signs of cracking or pigment loss. As part of Jolliff's premier Detroit show 'Service' (2024), this piece holds significant historical and emotional value as it depicts one of the individuals who supported the artist during his period of homelessness following a house fire in 2022. The raw, energetic brushwork captures the spirit of resilience and community central to the exhibition's theme.
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$1,500 - $2,200
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Contemporary Fine Art - Painting
Appraised On
March 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,500 - $2,200
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Nia 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.
Item Description
This original expressionist painting, titled "Nia," is an acrylic work on stretched canvas created by Detroit-based artist Courtney Jolliff. The piece features a vibrant, multi-layered composition dominated by a central figure rendered in bold strokes of orange, ochre, and black. Executed with a gestural, impasto technique, the artist utilizes thick applications of paint that provide a tactile, three-dimensional quality to the surface. The palette is warm and energetic, contrasting the primary orange and yellow tones of the figure against a white background punctuated by blue, green, and red secondary elements. A notable butterfly-like motif appears on the left, while abstract circular and organic forms balance the right side of the canvas. The work is signed with a localized mark in the lower left corner and appears to be in excellent contemporary condition with no visible signs of cracking or pigment loss. As part of Jolliff's premier Detroit show 'Service' (2024), this piece holds significant historical and emotional value as it depicts one of the individuals who supported the artist during his period of homelessness following a house fire in 2022. The raw, energetic brushwork captures the spirit of resilience and community central to the exhibition's theme.
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