I create art to turn life’s experiences into color, emotion, and stories that connect people, inspire strength, and bring light to spaces.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
At the core, I don’t just “like” making art, I prefer creating meaningful, visually striking pieces that connect people to something bigger. I create bold, illustrative murals and paintings that blend culture, symbolism, and emotion. Rooted in street art, I aim to create vibrant, meaningful visuals that connect people and inspire impact.
Where do you find inspiration?Is it cliche to say everything? Growing up a neurodivergent in the hood on the north side of Flint, Michigan you had to find hope. Hope led to inspiration. You find it in the old man at the auto shop at the end of the street, in the way he laughed. You find it in the flowers that popped up in the pavement when it shouldn't have. The smell of the cookout from the street porch party or the bass of the low riders cruising down the street.
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