By
Noel Hefele
Piece description from the artist
The music was playing in the cold wind in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The phragmites are considered an invasive species, harmful to native biodiversity in the park—but they can also be quite beautiful. On this particular day they were gently rustling in the wind, nostalgically reminding me of the peaceful sounds of a wind chime in my yard as a kid. Music and laughter from the ice skating rink could be heard in the distance.
I paint New York City's wild edges – the parks, waterways, and forgotten green spaces where nature persists despite urban pressure.
Based in the Bronx, I'm currently exploring Van Cortlandt Park, one of NYC's largest and wildest parks. My work captures these landscapes in oil, focusing on the moments when light, water, and seasons transform familiar places into something unexpected.
I studied at Carnegie Mellon (BFA) and in England (MA in Arts and Ecology). My paintings are in private collections internationally.
See more at noelhefele.com
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