Artist Bio: Madeleine Abignale is a senior and the Student Body President at Renaissance School in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has worked in Charlottesville as an English tutor, ESL (English Second Language) education volunteer, and barista. As a dedicated print-maker and India-ink enthusiast, Madeleine draws her inspiration from her passion for classic literature, choosing to work from a historical and literary perspective. Her work has been exhibited at Second Street Gallery, McGuffey Art Center, and The Aligheri, where she is also an editor and cruciverbalist (author of crosswords). She will study Comparative Literature at the University of St.Andrews come Autumn.
Artist Statement 2025: Over the past year I have worked exclusively with the mediums of printmaking and inking, drawn to the elegance and clarity of monochromatic works. My inspiration this year was drawn from the all time bored-academic’s-favourite-pastime classic: a deck of fifty-two playing cards. I have always loved strategy games and the amount of imagination, creativity, and wonder artists are able to instill into a 2.5’ X 3.5’ rectangle of paper has always astonished me. It was my goal this year to do just that. Without further ado, may I introduce you to “The Royals.”
