Detail of "Apollo of New York" realism painting
Detail of "Apollo of New York"

A spotlight on contemporary realism artist Gayle Madeira

Gayle Madeira (b. 1969) is from College Station, Texas and currently lives in New York City.

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Gayle Madeira, “Apollo of New York,” 2021, oil, 36 x 24 in.

“I am interested in the feelings evoked by certain places, objects, and people,” Madeira says. “I am fascinated with specific variations of light and shadow which give me an intense feeling of beauty and can only be found within the shapes of natural things.

“In this time of instant gratification and fast, bright images, I am compelled in the direction of works that are subtle, are best seen live, and require quiet contemplation to fully appreciate.”

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