Quiet Moonlight (beyond Catalina Island) 

“Quiet Moonlight (beyond Catalina Island)" is a landscape painting by Granville Redmond, an artist who invites us to experience nature through a unique lens. Redmond became deaf at a young age and attended schools for the deaf, which fostered his artistic talents, providing him with a sense of community and a visual means of expression. In this painting, a serene seascape unfolds under the soft glow of the moon. The scene is bathed in muted tones, creating a tranquil, dreamlike atmosphere. Consider how Redmond, deprived of auditory experiences, heightened his sensitivity to visual and tactile sensations, and how this sensory compensation may have influenced his artistic perception and ability to convey emotion. The painting serves as a reflection on the ways in which sensory experiences shape our understanding of the world and our emotional responses to it. It stands as a testament to the power of art to transcend limitations and communicate profound emotions.