“The Quiet Steeple” — Le Clocher Silencieux

The Quiet Steeple
Mixed Media on Panel | 30 x 40 inches | Framed in Natural Wood Floater Frame
 
The Quiet Steeple continues the collaborative Geoscape dialogue between Richard and Michelle Oliver, merging architectural form with the meditative rhythm of landscape. In this composition, simple geometric structures rise toward an expansive sky, their rooftops catching light from an unseen horizon. The calm expanse of sea beyond suggests stillness and solitude, while the subtle texture and layered surfaces reveal the quiet complexity beneath the simplicity.
 
Rooted in the principles of Bauhaus abstraction and inspired by the structural clarity of László Moholy-Nagy, the piece explores harmony through restraint. Each plane of colour — soft umber, sand, and muted slate — is meticulously balanced, creating a sense of order and peace. The interplay of shadow and surface invites reflection on how architecture, like memory, holds space for both presence and absence.
 
Presented in a handcrafted natural wood floater frame, The Quiet Steeple exemplifies the Olivers’ unified vision: blending modern design language with the warmth of the human touch. It embodies the essence of Geoscape — a serene intersection of geometry, architecture, and emotional stillness.