Every brushstroke brings me back to painting with my grandpa—where my love for art truly began.
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 art to create is meaningful, memorable work—whether it’s custom pieces for clients or murals that completely transform a space. I love seeing art bring life, energy, and emotion into everyday environments. For myself, I’m drawn to abstract work full of color, often blended with realistic elements. It gives me freedom to explore while still staying connected to detail and storytelling.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration everywhere—from nature, color, and everyday moments to the people I meet and the stories they share. A lot of my inspiration comes from emotion and connection, as well as my childhood memories of creating with my grandpa. I’m especially inspired by transforming blank spaces into something alive and meaningful.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use $25,000 to begin creating a space where artists can freely express themselves—graffiti, ceramics, life drawing, and more. I’ve always dreamed of restoring an old building and transforming it into an immersive art experience, inside and out. A place filled with color, texture, plants, and quiet corners to create, reflect, and connect—bringing new life to a space that might otherwise be forgotten.
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