Art is where I meet myself—turning wounds into beauty, silence into truth, and spirit into form.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My work focuses on mixed media abstraction, using layered materials and bold color to express emotion, spirituality, and personal transformation.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my personal healing journey, spirituality, motherhood, and the energy of Los Angeles—where emotion, memory, and environment shape my work.
What would you do with $25,000?When receiving the $25,000, I would use it to create stability by covering essential living expenses like rent, while investing in my growth as an artist. I would secure a small studio space, allowing me to expand the scale of my work beyond the limits of my current home. This support would give me the freedom to fully focus on creating, instead of surviving day to day. It would not only change my circumstances, but transform my ability to build a sustainable creative practice.
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