Oranj Studio

New art exhibit:

Occult Art for Elitists and Defeatists
New works by Charles Augustus Steen III at Oranj Studio

Preview the show:
First Thursday, August 6, from 4 to 7pm

Artist reception:
Sunday, August 23, from 4 to 7pm.

This August, Oranj Studio opens a new exhibition of paintings by Charles Augustus Steen III, who takes on the iconography of secret societies (Freemasons, the Golden Dawn, Skull & Bones, the Illuminati and more) and offers his own reading of what those symbols conceal.

Each piece is hand-made, with no AI involvement, and comes with the
artist's written interpretation posted alongside it.

"My new artwork reveals what I believe is the hidden meaning behind these so-called secret sites—achieved without initiation into the Freemasons, Knights of Pythias, O.T.O., Knights Templar, Ancient Order of Foresters, Skull & Bones, Sons of Liberty, Bohemian Club, Opus Dei, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, or the legendary Illuminati."

On view through October, 2026

Oranj Studio will host new works by artist Charles Augustus Steen III. The show is titled "Occult Art for Elitists and Defeatists."

Preview showing:
Thursday, August 6th from 4 - 7p

Artist Reception:
Sunday, August 24th from 4-7p

Steen's artwork reveals the hidden meaning behind these so-called secret sites—achieved without initiation into the Freemasons, Knights of Pythias, O.T.O., Knights Templar, Ancient Order of Foresters, Skull & Bones, Sons of Liberty, Bohemian Club, Opus Dei, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, or the legendary Illuminati.

Artist Bio:

Charles Augustus Steen III was born in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. His creative journey began with Dungeons & Dragons, BMX racing, and New Wave bands in the 1980s before studying at the San Francisco Art Institute. He spent years creating theatrical works in the San Francisco Bay Area, later producing plays in Portland, Oregon, and exploring Toronto’s alternative arts scene. A devoted reader of fiction and history, Steen composes classical music and draws inspiration from solitude, imagination, and personal discovery. His
work explores storytelling, symbolism, and the mysterious connections between culture, history, and human experience—preferably accompanied by a well-crafted cocktail.

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