“Houses in Shadow” — Maisons dans l’Ombre

Houses in Shadow
Original on Paper | Image: 6 x 8 inches | Framed: 18 x 22 inches
 
In Houses in Shadow, Richard and Michelle Oliver explore the quiet poetry of light and architecture. Sunlight glances across clustered rooftops, casting soft gradients of warmth and coolness as the day recedes. Earthy reds, pale yellows, and muted blues form a rhythmic composition of balance and calm, evoking the stillness of a hillside village at dusk. Each geometric plane of colour suggests both simplicity and depth, where shadow becomes a language of mood and memory.
 
The piece is presented in a beautifully hand-finished Italian frame from Roma Moulding, whose distressed texture and subtle grey-brown patina lend an atmosphere of timeless craftsmanship. The natural imperfections of the wood echo the rustic charm of the painted dwellings, creating a tactile dialogue between artwork and frame. The double mat board in soft white provides a clean architectural border, while museum-grade, UV-protective glazing preserves the delicate tones for generations to come.
 
This exquisite presentation unites Italian framing artistry with Oliver’s modernist sensibility, offering a piece that feels equally at home in a refined gallery setting or a serene, light-filled living space.