I’ve been painting since 12 - art is my passion, my healing and how I turn simple pieces into something meaningful.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite art to create is hand-painted platters. I love transforming a simple, functional piece into something meaningful and beautiful. There’s something special about creating art that becomes part of people’s everyday lives—on their tables, in their homes, in their memories. Each piece is unique and carries my energy, my story, and my passion for creating something that feels both personal and alive.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everyday life—colors, nature, textures, and emotions. Sometimes it’s something as simple as light hitting a surface, a feeling I’m experiencing, or a memory that stays with me. I’ve been creating since I was young, so inspiration is always around me. It’s less about searching and more about feeling, and then translating that into something visual and tangible.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in turning my art into a sustainable business—setting up a proper home studio, purchasing a kiln, upgrading materials, and creating new collections. I’ve done this before years ago, and now I’m ready to do it again, bigger and better. This opportunity would allow me to scale my work, reach a wider audience, and build a meaningful brand that connects with people through art they can live with every day.
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