Madeleine Gross is a Canadian artist based in Miami, known for her distinctive blend of photography and painting. Her work often features idyllic scenes from around the world—like beaches, lakes, and mountain landscapes—which she enhances with expressive brushstrokes, creating a visual mix of realism and abstraction. Gross’s approach explores the interplay between reality and fantasy, often capturing the emotions and personal memories associated with these settings. Her work invites viewers to reconsider how emotions and expectations color their perception of the world.