Brooklyn-based artist Philippa Gaughan is a figurative painter. Her paintings focus on photography-based figuration from found analog photography to bring new life to forgotten scenes. She has experimented with various mediums, primarily oil paint, gouache, and digital painting. Her paintings use color planes and an alla prima technique to capture the essence of each moment that attracts her. Philippa graduated from Parson School of Design with a BFA in illustration in 2021 and has published in Slate magazine for their “80 over 80” segment.