Art's like my heartbeat, you know? It's how I scream, whisper, and share what's inside me . My inner world, on canvas.,
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I don’t have a favorite piece of art. As an artist, I create what I don’t see but can imagine. For me, art is about bringing the unseen to life making something that resonates with the soul.
Where do you find inspiration?My art draws from culture, tradition, nature, people, moments, and the world at large. I create from anything that speaks to me — because art is everywhere.
What would you do with $25,000?If I win $25,000, I’ll invest it back into the work and the people who inspire it. I’d fund a solo exhibition here in the US that centers Yoruba heritage and spiritual storytelling professionally framed pieces, a short film on the process, and space for young artists to show alongside me. The goal is simple: let the world see our stories, and let the next generation see that they belong in these rooms too.
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