Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Mercy Over Matter, 2017. Oil on linen, 78 7/8 x 47 1/4". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, 8am Cadiz, 2017. Oil on linen, 78 3/4 x 98 3/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Light of the Lit Wick, 2017. Oil on linen, 79 1/8 x 51 3/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Ever The Women Watchful, 2017. Oil on linen, 78 3/4 x 51 3/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, A Leant Hand, 2016. Oil on linen, 19 3/4 x 17 7/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, A Conflagration, 2017. Oil on linen, 78 3/4 x 98 3/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Night Owl at Nantwich, 2017. Oil on linen, 78 3/4 x 51 1/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Willow Strip, 2017. Oil on linen, 78 3/4 x 70 7/8". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, The Much-Vaunted Air, 2017. Oil on canvas, 78 3/4 x 51 1/4". Courtesy of the artist; Corvi-Mora, London; and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.