I don’t see myself doing anything else. Art is my struggle and blessing. It is my mission to find my creative language to evolve my soul.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Figurative drawing and abstract painting. Although I am not academically trained, I have an innate tactile sensitivity that allows me to explore various media. The final result is not my decision, but a conversation that unfolds simultaneously with my materials, myself, and my surroundings.
Where do you find inspiration?My dreams, nature, my mentors, books, music, multiple art forms, meaningful conversations, nirvanic experiences, and comedy
What would you do with $25,000?My goal is to earn a Master of Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. I have spent years balancing a full-time job with my art; I wish to immerse myself in a master's program full-time to focus entirely on artistic exploration and self-discovery.
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