Artist's Statement

Beauty exists in the ephemeral phenomena of life: the flow of water, the dance of smoke, the warmth of light. They flicker on the boundary of order and chaos, blurring together reality and something spiritual, life and death. They exist without needing to be remembered, but my art aims to give them memorialized recognition. Delicate visuals encapsulate memory, emotion, and vulnerability, giving face to the mortality we do not always want to acknowledge. By creating a mirror subtly reflecting our humanity, my work evokes the existential questions we all ponder while showcasing the beauty of these fleeting phenomena we often ignore.

Madison grew up in the rural forests of southern New Jersey with her parents and younger sister, granting her a deep appreciation for nature and a quiet environment. Her first recognition in her artistic career came in 2017, when her charcoal drawing, The Beast, placed second in the South Jersey Congressional Art Competition and was exhibited in Washington, D.C. for one year. She participated in the 2022 PennWest MERGE Exhibition and Art Show, as well as Somers Point's Art in the Park 2022. Her first solo exhibition publicly showcasing her work was held in 2024 at the University Art Gallery in Clarion, Pennsylvania. She has since participated and been featured in multiple exhibitions, competitions, and publications.

Madison received her BFA in Studio Art from Pennsylvania Western Clarion University in May 2024. She is currently enrolled at SUNY New Paltz, pursuing her MFA in Painting and Drawing.

Artist's Statement

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