Oriele Steiner's artistic exploration encompasses a wide range of painting techniques and processes, with a strong focus on using colour and light as the primary tools for experimentation. A central aspect of her work lies in the palette's capacity to evoke emotions, whether through its direct and solitary use or through skilful juxtaposition and dissonance. Deliberately layered with conflicting emotions, her paintings present whimsical moments akin to frames from a comic strip, while also suggesting a larger narrative, urging viewers to contemplate specific instances.
Steiner's compositions draw from her distinctly 'British' sense of humour, skillfully blending comedy and darkness, creating a surreal yet profoundly human experience. Within her work, fears and taboos come to life, and motifs from personal experiences metamorphose in the minds of the audience. In this regard, Oriele prompts us to question whether the privacy of these moments is intimate or excessive, playfully echoing a traditional British comedian's quip, "What's the difference?"