I  Live  a very  interesting  life...

... beyond what I ever would have expected. I’m Cheryl Gallagher, also known professionally as Madhavi Devi: a multifaceted artist and musician navigating the rich intersections of sound, vision, spirit, and human possibility. My creative life has grown into something that surprises me still — a blend of ambient electronic music, visual art, advocacy, and cultural storytelling that feels deeply connected to the inner and outer landscapes I explore. My music, created under both the names Madhavi Devi, and Cheryl Gallagher, depending on the project, is a journey into deep, meditative soundscapes. I often combine the organic warmth of acoustic instruments — especially the harp — with the expansive and refined textures of modern synthesizers, often mixed into immersive audio soundscapes. These compositions are designed to invite deep reflection, clarity, relaxation and inner growth, which is why listeners often find them resonant in meditative and healing contexts. Over the years I’ve had the joy of releasing albums that reviewers and listeners alike have described as immersive, transformative, and evocative of vast, otherworldly space. Collaborations with artists such as Howard Givens — including Source of Compassion — and projects like The Truth of Being and The Celestial Expanse reflect this ongoing commitment to sonic depth and emotional resonance. My earlier collaborative project Tibet, now celebrating its 20th anniversary in immersive Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, stands as a testament to the lasting journey of sound and spirit I’ve walked with fellow artists. My visual artwork is an extension of this same impulse. Whether through digital art, painting, photography, or combinations of mediums, my visual pieces reflect a lifelong inquiry into spirit, consciousness, and connection. These abstract, often mystical designs aren’t merely album covers; they are part of the total experience I aim to create — a space where sound and image converge to evoke deeper feeling and contemplation. Alongside my creative work, I’m a passionate advocate for human cultural evolution — especially as it relates to our future in space. I’ve written about the cultural dimensions of space exploration, supported projects that advance positive human development beyond Earth, and participated in conversations and initiatives that seek to weave art, philosophy, and human meaning into our expanding cosmic roles. Academically, I hold a Master’s Degree in Adult Education with a focus on Program Administration, and professionally I’ve spent decades honing skills across digital creative production: audio/visual work, social media, website design, and emerging AI tools. What binds it all together is curiosity, care for craft, and a belief that creativity — in all its forms — is a bridge between the human spirit and the vast, unfolding world. I’m based in Austin, Texas, where most of my days are spent in studio sessions, deep immersion into states of creative flow both in studio and at the canvas, and projects that feel like conversations between the inner world and the greater cosmos. What I continue to discover is that art, at its best, doesn’t just express — it invites connection, transformation, and a profound state of wonder. --- Selected Achievements & Credits - Creator of a body of ambient electronic and meditative music recognized for its spiritual depth and evocative sonic landscapes, released on Spotted Peccary Music and other outlets. - Collaborative album Source of Compassion (with Howard Givens) noted for its reflective sound design and immersive emotional atmosphere. - Solo and collaborative releases including The Truth of Being, The Celestial Expanse, and Tibet (20th Anniversary Remaster), demonstrating sustained creative evolution and listener engagement over decades. - Visual artist whose original artwork appears on album covers and multimedia presentations, as well as live exhibits around the world, My work often integrates sound and image into a unified artistic expression. - Published writer and advocate for positive and productive human cultural evolution in space, contributing to interdisciplinary conversations that bridge art, philosophy, and the future of humanity beyond Earth. - Digital creative professional with extensive experience in audio/visual production, web design, social platforms, and emerging AI-enhanced creative tools. Passionate advocate for positive cultural and technological human evolution and expansion of our species both here on Earth and outer space.