I create art to tell stories that connect people, honor place, and turn ideas into forms that invite reflection and shared meaning.
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 work is large-scale figurative sculpture—especially in bronze—integrated with architectural elements like stone and landscape. I’m drawn to storytelling through form, creating site-responsive pieces that reflect community, history, and shared identity while inviting people to gather, reflect, and connect.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in people, history, and place. Listening to community stories, studying environments, and observing human and animal form all shape my work. Travel, conversations, and research reveal the emotional core of a site, guiding me to create pieces that feel meaningful, rooted, and shared.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest it in new materials to expand my creative palette—covering fabrication and collaboration with engineers and fabricators. I’d also allocate funds for community engagement workshops, allowing local voices to help shape the work, ensuring the final piece reflects the identity and stories of the place it serves.
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