Art is freedom. The possibilities are endless. I create to focus the viewer on our existence and to remove the mask.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Physical ethereal subjects that speak to movement and form. Drawing on metal creates forms and figures in three dimensions. Ghostly images appear to float or move with a purpose. The viewer is transported. I use pencil and paper, or sculpt metal and add aniline dye and a clear coating to create three pictures in one.
Where do you find inspiration?Influential artists include: Robert Crumb, Paolo Serpieri, Tanino Liberatore... Life is fantastic, translating that or interpreting my vision for others often results in perception and communication for the viewer.
What would you do with $25,000?Expand my studio.
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