I create to give form to the unseen—to turn emotion, memory, and imagination into something that can be felt and shared.
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I’m drawn to creating work that feels like it exists between worlds—cinematic, symbolic, and emotionally charged. Whether it’s a figure, a creature, or a space, I’m interested in building something that feels alive with meaning. I like when an image holds more than one truth—something you don’t fully understand at first, but you feel it. That tension between clarity and mystery is where my favorite work lives.
Where do you find inspiration?In quiet moments—music, films, nature, and the internal world we all carry. A feeling, a memory, or even a question can become the starting point. I’m especially inspired by the idea that art can translate something intangible into something real. That transformation—taking something invisible and making it felt—is where most of my ideas come from.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d invest it directly into building my independence as an artist—upgrading my tools, expanding into areas like motion design and 3D scanning, and creating a body of high-end work to attract the kind of clients I want to collaborate with. It would also give me the breathing room to focus on a few strong, intentional projects that push my work to the next level.
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