I create art to turn pain into power transforming struggle, discipline, and growth into something that inspires others to keep pushing
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 is photography capturing both the beauty and pain of life in a single moment and sealing it forever. I pair it with poetry, giving those frozen images a voice, turning emotion, struggle, and truth into something you can both see and feel long after the moment has passed.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my life being a divorced, disabled Army veteran and a father of three. Through every dark day, I’ve learned there’s always a light. I create to reflect that truth and to teach my children and others that no matter the struggle, there’s always something guiding you forward
What would you do with $25,000?I’d invest it into building a platform that blends photography and poetry capturing real stories of pain, growth, and resilience. I’d travel with my children to explore, create, and make lasting memories, while opening doors for their future and mentoring others proving that even in darkness, there’s always a way forward.
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