Madeleine Gross, a Miami-based artist, blends photography and painting to explore the interplay between reality and fantasy. She captures idyllic scenes from around the world—beaches, lakes, mountains, and cobbled streets—and adds vibrant strokes of paint, creating a unique mix of photorealism and abstraction. Her work examines how emotions and expectations shape our perception of people and places. A Toronto native with a BFA in Photography from The Ontario College of Art and Design, Gross customizes her photographs with paint to evoke an immersive reality. Inspired by nature and people-watching, her art features textural color layers and realistic movement, embodying the essence of various locations. Gross's work has been exhibited across the globe with a solo show in London with Pontone Gallery and numerous prestigious art fairs.