“Into the Quiet”
An Exhibition featuring Brett Scheifflee + Ted Walsh
March 7 – March 28
Opening March 7 5-8pm
RLS is pleased to announce Into the Quiet, a captivating duet show featuring the works of acclaimed landscape painters Ted Walsh and Brett Scheifflee. The exhibition will be on view from through March, with an opening reception on March 7, 5-8pm.
“Into the Quiet is an exploration of quietude and presence,” said Robert Lange, gallery owner and curator of the exhibition. “Ted and Brett’s paintings complement one another in a way that’s both striking and deeply moving, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the subtle moments of peace that so often go unnoticed.”
This evocative collaboration invites viewers to step into moments of serene solitude through the masterful lens of two distinctive artists. Ted Walsh, celebrated for his intimate depictions of quiet structures, brings a soft and contemplative touch to his paintings. His work often captures forgotten spaces and still corners, rendering them with a delicate balance of warmth and wistfulness.
Brett Scheifflee, known for his stunning portrayals of vast and intricate landscapes, offers a complementary perspective. His works highlight the grandeur and quiet majesty of nature, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the beauty of expansive horizons and hidden natural details.
Sheifflee says of the upcoming combination, “Ted's work and my own have grown out of the same soil it seems, just the fruit is different. To me, his work is always trying to find your way back home and mine is often about stepping out.”
Together, Walsh and Scheifflee create a harmonious visual dialogue that resonates deeply with the exhibition’s theme. Both artists explore the essence of solitude and the quiet moments that define our connection to place and self. Their works, while distinct in subject and approach, share a profound sensitivity that speaks to the stillness and beauty found in both human-made and natural worlds.
For the show Walsh said, “Pairing painters with a shared direction, allows you to discover the subtle similarities and differences within the work. And, in some ways, that's what art is all about, isn't it? Finding those little things in the world that allow you to open-up your palate and hone your capacity for flavor.”
All artists have there own process for creation, and just like handwriting, their brush strokes become distinct. Walsh said, “The surface quality of a painting is pretty important. These paintings are heavily layered, and I spend a lot of energy getting the surface exactly right. I like to interweave passages of thin washy paint, thick dollops of opaque paint, paint drips, and areas scuffed with sandpaper, newsprint, or cardboard.”
Scheifflee adds that the process of selecting the image is also personal. He said, “The process for selecting a subject is unique to all of us, I think it's based on memory, nostalgia, interest and ultimately what just makes for a good painting. If a scene is important to you and makes you feel something, more often than not, those feelings will be transferred to the viewer. Usually, a scene is not able to be painted without small or large changes being made, but some are and when that happens, it's special. I like to think those alterations are what makes a piece unique.”
This collaboration will transform the gallery into a serene and immersive space, replacing chaos with the tranquility of nature and the stillness of quiet.
