I create art to build identity through color and geometry—turning emotion into structure and structure into presence.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I create geometric abstraction that transforms emotion into structure. My favorite work is where color, architecture, and human energy intersect—paintings and sculptures that feel built, not just painted. I love turning personal stories into precise forms, using geometry as a universal language that connects people, places, and memory.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in human connection, architecture, and the emotional geometry of everyday life. Faces, cities, and personal stories become shapes, rhythms, and colors. My son, my family, and the places I’ve lived all become structural echoes in my work. I’m inspired by the idea that identity can be built—layer by layer—through form, color, and intention.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in creating my first large‑scale public sculpture—expanding my geometric language into a permanent, community‑centered artwork. The funds would support materials, fabrication, and documentation, helping me transition from studio work to public art and opening opportunities for national and international commissions.
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