By
Noel Hefele
Piece description from the artist
My street photography process entails walking around looking for these small moments when the elements intertwine in a way that resonates and transcends the apparent ordinary quality where I am. In this case, I felt the street art figure was smelling the sunlight on the street tree. I snapped the photograph and a moment later, the sun went behind a cloud and the scene changed.
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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