Gabriel Meekins

I like to create work that utilizes the familiar, perhaps even the mundane, and to present it from a new angle to inspire curiosity and insight. I feel that the aesthetic qualities of a work of art can greatly affect how people experience the concept of the work.

I use a variety of media, including over-looked everyday materials, graphite, gouache, ink, micron pens and digital animation. My work ranges from drawings and paintings to sculpture.

In my working process, I like to begin by experimenting with a concept. From there, I’ll choose my materials, and begin to picture the details or consider the changes that could be made to draw attention to the desired aspects of the work. I will often draw conceptual ideas from social issues, political views, humor, mental health, and current affairs. I want to create pieces that can have slightly different meanings for each person, by challenging preconceived notions about social situations, people and personal experiences.

Bush; aluminum window screen

COA — Dare

132 Russell Twiford Road 205 S Business Highway 64/264 Manteo, NC 27954 252-473-2264

COA — Edenton-Chowan

118 Blades Street Edenton, NC 27932 252-482-7900

COA — Elizabeth City

1208 North Road Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-0821

COA – Currituck

107 College Way Barco, NC 27917 252-453-3035