Jackie Gendel paints colorful, narrative compositions that blur the distinction between figuration and abstraction. Embracing a fluid approach to her work, Gendel develops scenes, characters, and situations via intuitive mark-making, color application, and chance creations by painting over older works or the same image in different colors or sizes. These procedures mirror the evolving identities of her painted characters, allowing her theatrical narratives to unfold as she paints.