I create art to give form to what haunts me turning emotion, memory, and darkness into something people can feel, not just see
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I create dark surreal expressionist and abstract portraits, blending horror and cubist distortion to explore emotion and identity
Where do you find inspiration?Influenced by Francis Bacon, Picasso, and horror, my work distorts form and emotion to reveal something deeper and unsettling
What would you do with $25,000?With $25K, I’d invest in my art and brand better materials, larger canvases, and quality photos for prints. I’d build a clean website, produce limited editions and merch, and fund marketing through social media content and ads. I’d also use it for show fees, framing, and exposure opportunities, while keeping a portion as a safety net so I can create consistently without pressure.
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