Series
Masks and Masquerades
The Masquerade paintings focus on one of the most exciting and expressive feature's of Chinwe's own native Igbo culture. The pictures are characterised by gestural paint work and vibrant colours and clearly reflect Chinwe's strong childhood memo...
Mozambique
This series in various mediums depicts a number of influences during Chinwe’s Summer visits to Mozambique.
African Diaspora
African Diaspora is a series of five paintings depicting the triangular slave trade which was a major contributor to the dispersal of Africans all over the world. Commissioned by Kriss Akabusi Chinwe did extensive research in order to convey thes...
Africa: Past, Present and Future
This is a reflective and passionate series illustrating Africa’s history, current state and where she is headed.
Chinwe captures the exploitation and anguish of a nation and also the hope and re-growth of a continent whose future the African p...
Fishermen
This screenprint series of fishermen was based on sketches made at Aldeburgh near Chinwe’s home in Suffolk.
Flame of the Forest
This is a series of monoprints based on the oil painting of the same name. It is a tree that holds particular meaning for Chinwe, and the monoprint depicts the vibrancy of this beautiful tree in full bloom.
Hibiscus
This is a series of disarmingly colourful monoprints inspired by one of Chinwe’s favourite flowers.
Ndu Ozo
Ndu Ozo – men of Ozo title – this series of eight paintings was inspired by the death of chinwe’s father, Jeluo Oguguo Chukwuogo, and the grand funeral which was held in his honour. Such traditional and grandiose events are fading with the times ...
Slavery
This series expresses Chinwe’s profound feelings about the fate of millions of people who suffered terrifying ordeals as a result of the Atlantic slave trade. Powerful images of mans inhumanity to man are juxtaposed with the wealthy and healthy w...
Poppies
Chinwe’s home in Suffolk surrounded by masses of poppies prompted this series of colourful monoprints.
Life Drawing
Chinwe draws regularly from life models and has produced this series of elegantly beautiful nude etchings.
Self Portrait
Chinwe’s series of self portrait monoprints are bold and expressive, illustrating the artist’s love of colour.
Ancestral Footsteps
This series comprises dramatic oil paintings, ethereal monotypes and delicate etchings; and with these media Chinwe gives a spectacular and fascinating view of a world where spirits interact with humans.
Growing up an Igbo in Awka, where Ancest...