Art is the medium by which I serve my people, visual art is what allows me to spread my communitie’s messages and get our voices out.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love to work with charcoal. The gritty texture and visual weight represent unsettling beginnings and through adjustments allows you to create beauty from the darkest of backgrounds.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration within myself, my culture, and the history within African-American Culture. The achievements behind our greatest fighters are what allow me to visualize my art, as well as my success.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d used it to continue my education as well as my work. The advancement in one’s knowledge is what enhances one’s views, not just what you see, but how you connect with others.
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