About Madhavi

Cheryl Gallagher, also known professionally as Madhavi Devi, is a multifaceted artist and musician who has made significant and unique contributions to the fields of ambient electronic music and visual arts. Her work, characterized by its spiritual depth and transcendental qualities, has earned her recognition within the New Age and ambient music communities, as well as the creative arts community. She is also known as a strong advocate in the aerospace community for human cultural evolution through her published articles, produced videos and project support for various organizations contributing to positive and advanced human physical and cultural development in space. Cheryl Gallagher has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education with a focus on Program Administration, she also has expertise and versatile skills in many digital creative production realms in audio/visual production, social media platforms, website design and various AI tools. Madhavi Devi’s music is a journey into deep, meditative soundscapes, often combining the organic warmth of acoustic instruments like the harp with the expansive textures of electronic synthesizers. Her compositions are designed to inspire inner growth and reflection, making them popular in meditative and healing contexts. Over the years, she has released several critically acclaimed albums, including collaborations with other notable artists such as Howard Givens, with whom she co-produced albums like The Celestial Expanse. These works are known for their intricate layering of sound and the evocative, almost otherworldly atmosphere they create. Beyond her music, Madhavi Devi is also an accomplished visual artist. Her artworks, which often accompany her musical projects, are deeply connected to her creative and spiritual explorations. She employs a variety of mediums, including digital art, painting, and photography, often combined, to produce works that reflect her journey toward spiritual enlightenment and authentic expression. Her visual art often features vibrant, abstract designs that resonate with the mystical themes present in her music, and her inner explorations of the mysteries of life. Madhavi Devi’s commitment to personal and collective evolution is evident in both her art and her advocacy. She is deeply involved in promoting human cultural evolution, particularly in the context of space exploration, where she sees an opportunity for humanity to transcend its current limitations in the outer space environments planned in the future. She supports organizations dedicated to this overall vision, in general as well as research of specific aspects of human evolution, such as reproduction in space. In addition to her musical endeavors, Madhavi Devi is an accomplished visual artist. Her visual works, which include digital art, painting, and photography, are often described as abstract and mystical, reflecting the same themes of spirituality and cosmic connection that are central to her music. Her art has been featured on the covers of her albums, including *The Celestial Expanse* and *The Truth of Being*. These works are not just visual accompaniments to her music but are integral to the overall experience she aims to create—an experience that bridges the sensory and the spiritual, the visible and the invisible. Based in Austin, Texas, Madhavi Devi continues to inspire others through her diverse creative practices, which serve as a bridge between ancient spiritual traditions and contemporary artistic expression.