Since I was young, I’ve felt a strong pull to create art. I transform subjects into independent beings that exist within their own worlds.
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I create art inspired by the things I love, transforming them into unique beings with lives of their own. Each subject is reimagined in a new way, given its own sense of freedom and potential through playful, imaginative techniques. I enjoy experimenting with a variety of mediums and artistic forms to reshape what we typically see, often exploring different backgrounds and colors to enhance each piece’s personality.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from both the animate and inanimate things I love, as well as the way I experience the world around me. I’m drawn to the beauty and playfulness in everyday moments, which I reinterpret to create artworks open to many meanings. I aim to let each piece reveal itself on its own terms, rather than shaping it to expectations. I’m also inspired by children’s fairytales and the idea of stepping into a world beyond our own.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I'd first help my parents by getting them a few necessities as a thank you for everything they've done, especially for adopting me, helping me to get my art and nursing degrees, and being fully supportive of me as a creative artist. Then, of course, I’d use some of it for art supplies so that I could continue creating artworks.
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