I create to transform pain into beauty—so what once wounded can be seen, held, and made meaningful.
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 realism rooted in memento mori—portraits, florals, and sculptural forms that balance beauty and decay. I’m drawn to tension: soft against severe, sacred against macabre—choosing to shape what we fear into something intentional and beautiful.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in tension—between fear and growth, control and surrender. I choose to meet discomfort with curiosity and discipline. In that space, I can confront, refine, and shape experience into something meaningful and beautiful.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest it into my tattoo practice—equipment, materials, and a sustainable foundation. It would give me the freedom to fully commit to my craft, take ownership of my path, and create work people can choose to carry with meaning.
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