Familiar Comforts: New paintings by Meredith Steele
“I seek to uncover and record the subtle patterns of everyday life, revealing the charming qualities I find hidden in plain sight. Whether it’s the reassuring presence of a local landmark or the calm order of a drugstore aisle, these recognizable spaces serve as anchors, offering relief and stability in an unpredictable world. Through layers of color—both observed and invented—I infuse my own sensibility into these common subjects. My hope is that viewers will be inspired to rediscover the beauty in their own surroundings and find, both there and within these paintings, familiar comforts.”
Meredith is a painter originally from North Carolina who relocated to Oakland in 2009, where she currently lives and works. She has a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and an MFA from Winthrop University. After teaching high school art for twenty years, she now paints full-time. Her studio assistant is an unhelpful but supportive 60-lb doodle named Ferris.
Exhibition Dates: March 8th- April 20th
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 8th 6-9pm
Location: The Compound Gallery, 1339 61st st. Emeryville, CA 94608
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 8th 6-9pm
Location: The Compound Gallery, 1339 61st st. Emeryville, CA 94608
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm
The Compound Gallery Presents: Close to Home
Two Solo Exhibitions Exploring the Bay Area’s Everyday Landscapes
Two Solo Exhibitions Exploring the Bay Area’s Everyday Landscapes
Emeryville, CA — The Compound Gallery is pleased to announce Close to Home, a two-part art series featuring back-to-back solo exhibitions by Meredith Steele and Chris Rummell whose work captures the essence of the Bay Area. The first part of this series will begin March 8th- April 20th with “Familiar Comforts” a solo show by Meredith Steele followed by “Eternal” a solo show by Chris Rummell from April 26th -June 8th. Both artists present collections of work that highlight often-overlooked landmarks or mundane yet familiar views that define the everyday rhythm of the Bay Area. These works transform ordinary sights into moments of quiet reflection, inviting viewers to reconsider spaces they might otherwise pass by without a second glance.
