Pluviophile | The Aesthetic of a Summer Downpour

A Contemplative Curation Inspired by Rain-Soaked Stillness and Seasonal Contrast.

The Soft Power of a Summer Storm

Pluviophile explores the visual poetry of rain—those moments when the sun gives way to shadow, and the sky drapes the landscape in a curtain of quiet. In this curation, moody art takes center stage: an atmospheric collection of works that lean into introspection, tonal complexity, and emotive texture. These are pieces that revel in the grey space between clarity and chaos, light and shadow, quiet and crescendo.

Embracing the Beauty of Overcast Aesthetics

There’s a peculiar calm that comes with a summer downpour. This curation taps into that fleeting magic of moody art—translating the rhythm of rainfall, the weight of humid air, and the drama of cloud-churned skies into layered visual compositions. From deep shadowy hues to gestural brushstrokes that suggest movement and release, each artwork is a meditation on mood and moment.

These are not loud statements but slow burns. They invite viewers to pause, to listen, and to feel. The effect is immersive—an aesthetic that slows time, dims the brightness, and deepens emotion.

Featuring Artists Who Paint with Weather

This curated selection includes the meticulously rendered graphite works of Ethan Murrow, whose cinematic scenes echo the dramatic tension of a brewing storm; the ethereal photo-based abstractions of Bill Armstrong, where blurred forms dissolve like memory in rain; and the emotive, narrative-rich paintings of Jana Brike, whose dreamlike figures float in introspective reverie. Each artist in Pluviophile channels the spirit of moody art—rooted in emotion, shadowed by stillness, and quietly powerful.

Designed for Reflective Spaces

Ideal for contemporary interiors that embrace restraint and tactility, this curation thrives in spaces where natural materials, soft lighting, and contemplative design reign. Whether placed in a minimalist home, a boutique hotel lobby, or a spa-like retreat, these works become portals—drawing the viewer into a world of thought, feeling, and pause.

Pluviophile is more than a collection—it’s an experience. One that unfolds like rain on warm pavement: soft, sensory, and unforgettable.

Let the stillness speak.

Explore the Collection.

Ali Clift ‘Out of the Blue’ Cloth Painting, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Ko Ushijima ‘140902-1’ 2015, Sumiink, Watercolor & Shell Pigment on Handmade Paper

Samantha Haring ‘Cloudy’ 2024, Chalk Pastel on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Bruce Cohen ‘Interior with Roses and White Clouds’ 2025, Oil on Canvas

Suzy Raskin ‘I Feel You’ 2020, Digital Photo Printed with Archival Pigment Inks and Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Suzy Raskin ‘Storm King 2’ 2020, Digital Photo Printed with Archival Pigment Inks and Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Summer Wheat ‘Raindrops’ 2025, Acrylic Paint and Gouache on Aluminum Mesh, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Elena Borstein ‘Lavander Gate Storm’ 1993, Pastel on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Alex Stoddard ‘You Only Live Twice’ 2018, Archival Pigment Print

Joel Greene ‘Lightning’ 1992, Oil on Masonite Panel

Eitan Vitkon ‘Two Friends’ ca. 2008, C-Print on Diasec, Ed. of 5 + 2AP, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Yoora Lee ‘Cloudy Day’ 2025, Oil on Linen

Wolfgang Tillmans ‘Paper Drop (Light) A’ 2019, Inkjet Print on Paper

Mattia Novello ‘Where Lightning Is Born’ 2025, Coloured Ice on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Robert Llewellyn ‘Approaching Storm’ 2007, Archival Pigment Print on Hot Press Rag Paper

Jeffrey Vaughn ‘Lilies After the Rain’ 2020, Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Jana Brike ‘Siren Song In A Storm’ 2024, Oil on Linen, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity