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Lachen Fields, 11" x 15", Oil On Canvas
Jeffrey Reed: Of Time, Light and Change
March 28 - April 26
Gross McCleaf Gallery is pleased to present Of Time, Light and Change, a solo exhibition of new paintings by artist Jeffrey Reed. Attuned to the interplay of atmosphere, space, and light, Reed continues his practice of capturing the beauty of familiar landscapes through meticulous observation and thoughtful exploration.
For over twenty-five years, Jeffrey Reed has returned to the western coast of Ireland in County Mayo, painting and teaching at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation. This annual practice has enabled Reed to develop a profound connection to the region, prompting nuanced shifts in his artistic approach. He shares, “I often paint at the same locations, which in many ways frees me to respond more to atmosphere and design elements in the landscape,”. Reed’s method involves extensive on-location work that informs his studio practice, allowing him to blend direct observation with strategic refinements.
Carlo Russo, Purple Grapes, 10" x 8", Oil on Panel
Life, Still
Curated by Douglas Martenson
Featuring: Elizabeth Geiger, Eileen Goodman, Penelope Harris, Christine Lafuente, Ed Bing Lee, Douglas Martenson, Scott Noel, Nicole Parker, Benjamin Passione, Carlo Russo, Peter Van Dyck, Ted Walsh
March 28 - April 26
At first glance, Life, Still suggests the classical still life—carefully composed objects held in quiet contemplation. Yet, the title holds deeper layers of meaning, much like the paintings in this exhibition. It speaks to the act of pausing in stillness, engaging with the everyday, and reflecting on the persistence of life itself. Stillness does not mean stagnation; rather, it is a moment of attention, an embrace of presence, and a connection to what endures.
A recurring visual motif throughout the show is the circle—a form without beginning or end, symbolizing continuity, wholeness, and the cyclical nature of existence. In the works of Nicole Parker, Eileen Goodman, and Douglas Martenson, the circle appears both overtly and subtly, clinging to compositions and reinforcing a sense of movement within stillness. Martenson’s Two Pears and a Bowl nods to historical...
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Gross McCleaf Gallery
Jeffrey Reed: Of Time, Light and Change
Gross McCleaf Gallery is pleased to present Of Time, Light and Change, a solo exhibition of new paintings by artist Jeffrey Reed. Attuned to the interplay of atmosphere, space, and light, Reed continues his practice of capturing the beauty of familiar landscapes through meticulous observation and thoughtful exploration. For over twenty-five years, Jeffrey Reed has returned to County Mayo, Ireland, painting and teaching at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, his newest works thoughtfully capturing the subtle beauty and shifting atmosphere of Ireland’s coastal landscape.
Life, Still – Group Exhibition, Curated by Douglas Martenson
At first glance, Life, Still suggests the classical still life—carefully composed objects held in quiet contemplation. Yet, the title holds deeper layers of meaning, much like the paintings in this exhibition. It speaks to the act of pausing in stillness, engaging with the everyday, and reflecting on the persistence of life itself. Stillness does not mean stagnation; rather, it is a moment of attention, an embrace of presence, and a connection to what endures.
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Elizabeth Johnson: Soft Rain is a delightful work, since you capture how fog holds color through highlighting a vibrant, pastel teal and pink barn amidst violet air. Lachen Fields does just the opposite: it creates space by contrasting distant lit fields with shadows of cast clouds in the foreground. If a foggy morning suddenly gives way to clear delineation between light and dark, do you reach for a new surface to start a study or another painting, and finish the fog painting outside tomorrow or in the studio?
Jeffrey Reed: When working outside, especially in Ireland, the light and atmosphere are constantly changing, sometimes dramatically. (There are times when I have to wipe out and start over when the weather changes, but not often.) Rather than finding this frustrating, I find it liberating. Of course, decisions must be made, and I will try to lock into a moment. I had to learn that, as an artist, we are always making decisions. Along with his discovery I learned that every painting had to have an objective.
