I create art that seeks truth, challenges the familiar, and moves people to feel something deeper. It's where I find purpose.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Contemporary expressionism / mixed media. I enjoy expressive, story-driven portraits with spiritual depth.
Where do you find inspiration?Truth and transformation. What’s raw and real inspires me. I find I have a lot to say by walking through challenges and overcoming.
What would you do with $25,000?Invest in creatives and the community. I believe creativity changes culture.
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