I create art to translate memory, culture, and belief into visual symbols; turning lived experience into something felt beyond the surface.
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 type of art is mixed-media work combining painting, drawing, and found objects. I enjoy building layered surfaces where texture, color, and materials create meaning and narrative.
Where do you find inspiration?find inspiration in everyday life: people, urban environments, music, cultural memory, and personal reflection. I’m especially influenced by Black culture and storytelling traditions.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I would invest in my studio practice, better tools and documentation, and expanding my work’s visibility through marketing, a stronger online presence, and professional presentation for collectors and exhibitions.
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