In The Quiet We Hear The Loudest
n The Quiet We Hear The Loudest is a contemplative, multi-media exploration of winter solitude and the rhythmic transitions of the Western landscape by Colorado artist Rebekah Griffith. The work captures a trio of riders navigating a frozen, sun-dappled forest, balancing traditional seasonal representation with fragmented, contemporary graphic elements.
At the heart of the composition is the procession of riders, rendered with a confident and textural application of oil paint. These figures, dressed in vibrant oranges and pinks, serve as steady witnesses to the winter landscape as they follow the curve of a dark, icy river. The title, In The Quiet We Hear The Loudest, refers to the heightened sensory awareness found in the stillness of the backcountry—a visual representation of the internal dialogue that anchors the scene. This narrative is set against a dense backdrop of slender, vertical trees that fragment the light into a complex tapestry of cool blues and warm, glowing highlights.
The piece is grounded by a heavy foreground of textured snow, interrupted by sudden, "street-aesthetic" streaks of neon pink and electric blue that vibrate within the shadows. This intentional visual friction—the classic, quiet silhouette of the riders juxtaposed against aggressive, gestural pops of color—defines the work as a contemporary take on Western figurative narrative. The painting creates a substantial presence that balances traditional subject matter with a modern, vibrant energy.
Technical Details
- Surface: Premium gallery-wrapped canvas.
- Process: The work features a complex layering process where the slower, more deliberate application of oil paints is used to achieve both the atmospheric depth of the winter sky and the thick, impasto textures found in the snow and the forms of the horses.
- Presentation: The painting arrives professionally framed in a natural wood floater frame, providing a substantial presence that complements its contemporary Western aesthetic.
- Signature: Signed by the artist "RG" in the lower left corner.
- Dimensions: 30 x 32 in
- Mediums: Oil on Canvas