I create art to express emotions freely. It’s my safe space—frustrating yet fulfilling, always pushing me to grow and find my potential
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I enjoy oil painting particularly abstract and calligraphy. I also enjoy sketching. To be honest there isint a type of art that I dont enjoy. Art is a form of expression and passion and I love to see all forms of it!
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my mother. She was the first person to teach me what i know about oil painting. From the colours and their depths to the shadows. Every detail i learnt from her and yet theres still more to learn.
What would you do with $25,000?I would spend it on expanding my artwork. Sometimes I feel the lack of resources limit my potential. Artwork is not cheap and it requires lots of time. For small artist like me it takes years to get noticed (if we are lucky) and have our art reach its right audience. The money and exposure would help me achieve these goals. I would also use it to give back to my family and community.
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