Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Elena Madden received her Bachelors in Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design in 1993. Madden has received numerous awards for her work, and her paintings are collected nationally by corporations and private collectors.

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"Nearness to an ocean, a lake, or a river stimulates and inspires my soul. After years of reflection, I have established a unique and intimate relationship with my subject. Water changes constantly based on the seasons, the time of day, and the weather patterns. I study this evolution in color and light play. My resulting paintings come from these movements of reflection and the memories they stirred."

 

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