I create art to have conversation. When I can speak to new people and hear how they interpret my work is where I find joy in creating.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Mixed media, I do not have a genre. If it’s Video, Paint, Music, Photography, Fashion design, all of it I love.
Where do you find inspiration?Growing up in the woods of Connecticut, I developed a strong connection to natural elements like moss, minerals, and layered textures. The physical labor working environments I was exposed continue to shape how I think about material, detail, and structure to exclusive to art but from fashion design, home decor, all of it. Virgil Abloh, Jack White, and Vivienne Westwood are my biggest inspirations
What would you do with $25,000?My goal is to become an artist’s assistant or apprentice within the next year by relocating to a city with a strong creative community. While I’m home, I’ll be working a blue-collar job and saving toward $25,000, giving me the flexibility to move sooner and focus on building connections without immediate financial pressure. During that time, I’ll continue developing my own work while preparing to be useful in a studio setting.
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