Quiet Presence brings together two artists who take a unique approach to asking many of the same questions. Karl Stittgen’s organic surfaces express a distinctive quality to his stoneware vessels and towers, incorporating the philosophy of Wabi-sabi, a Japanese word translated as the beauty of imperfection. Each piece utilizes cracks, blemishes and rough edges to expose the innate beauty of the raw material. Richard Lehmann creates montages from photographs of historical facades and architectural statues in Paris and New York, transforming them in the darkroom into exciting new compositions. The two bodies of work complement each other perfectly, as both artists focus not on perfection but rather on finding the innate beauty hidden just below the surface of their chosen media.