The Passing Storm 

Granville Redmond, a tonalist and California impressionist painter, captures a landscape with foreboding drama in his painting, *The Passing Storm*. Born in Philadelphia, Redmond became deaf at the age of two and attended a school for the deaf, where his artistic talent was nurtured. His identity as a deaf artist profoundly shaped his perception and expression, leading him to explore themes of silence, nature, and the sublime. The brooding sky and the contrast between light and shadow in the painting evoke an emotional intensity that transcends spoken language. As Redmond once said, "I think that the beautiful can be expressed through silence." This landscape offers an alternative narrative, where the absence of sound amplifies the visual and emotional experience. In depicting the storm, Redmond isn't just painting a natural phenomenon, he is also inviting us to consider how sensory experiences shape our understanding of the world. The artwork thus reflects a society's understanding and accommodation of differently-abled people, and celebrates the unique perspectives they bring.