All-Encompassing
Susan Stephenson
June 10 - June 27, 2025
Reception: June 13, 5-7pm

Strata Gallery presents “All-Ecompassing,” a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Californian artist, Susan Stephenson, an Established Artist Member of the gallery. The exhibition is on view from June 10th through June 27th, with a reception on Friday, June 13th, from 5-7pm.

Stephenson sees vivid color interactions everywhere, finding inspiration in widely acknowledged “beautiful” vistas as well as in the unexpected vitality of “ordinary” sunlit street signs. Celebrating the exuberant colors glimpsed during our day-to-day lives, Stephenson’s latest artworks are a dose of optimism in today’s world.

Stephenson stated, “Since moving to the West, I find an uncommon vibrancy in color relationships, as if the gift of abundant sunshine brings revitalizing energy. This luminosity encourages me to look for fresh methods of conveying sunlight and its sharp shadows. Addressing beloved subject matter with a different eye has made the entire act of painting feel new again.”

Originally from Louisiana, Stephenson earned her BFA degree from Louisiana Tech University and her MFA degree from Boston University. After living and teaching in New England for years, she now lives in California’s San Joaquin Valley and teaches at the California State University, Stanislaus.

Strata Gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday – Saturday. For more information about Strata Gallery, the current exhibit, and the future schedule of events, please visit the Strata Gallery website and Instagram.

Susan Stephenson, A New Look: SFMoMA, 24” x 48”, oil on panel, 2025

Susan Stephenson, Market Street, SF, 18” x 36”, oil on panel, 2024

Susan Stephenson, Chalk Hill Office Building, 30” x 30”, oil on panel, 2024