b. 1993, England
Oriele Steiner, born in 1993 in England, is a London-based painter known for her vibrant and emotionally evocative works. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from the University of Brighton in 2015 and furthered her studies through the Turps Banana Correspondence Course during 2021-2022.
Steiner's paintings are characterized by playful experimentation with color and light, crafting fantastical semi-narrative scenes. Her distinctive 'British' humor masterfully weaves together elements of comedy and darkness, resulting in compositions that are both whimsical and thought-provoking.
Her work has been showcased in numerous galleries across the United Kingdom, including London, Edinburgh, and Brighton, as well as internationally in Amsterdam.
Notable exhibitions include shows at Square Gallery, Wilder Gallery, Huxley Parlour, and Arusha Gallery, all located in London.
In 2016, Steiner was selected for Bloomberg New Contemporaries, which led to opportunities such as a residency at The Royal Standard in Liverpool.
Her series 'My Mouth Is Bored' delves into her relationship with food, using humor and personal experiences to explore themes of capitalism, personal health, and addiction.
Steiner's artistic journey is deeply personal; diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy at 16, she became fascinated with recreating the sensations experienced during seizures, particularly the phenomenon of Jamais Vu—the feeling of unfamiliarity in familiar situations. This exploration manifests in her work through distorted, almost caricature-like figures that draw intriguing comparisons between natural landscapes and the human body, creating a unique dialogue between the two.
Through her art, Oriele Steiner offers an insightful portrayal of sensuality and the complexities of the female form, inviting viewers into surreal compositions filled with a range of conflicting emotions.
