I create art to reveal unseen emotions and express human presence through forms that connect beyond words.
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 contemporary abstract works centered on the human form through my Silhouette series. I explore individuality and connection by layering and merging figures that shift between presence and absence. My work reflects the complexity of identity, where each silhouette carries its own story while remaining part of a collective human experience.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in human emotions, relationships, and the quiet presence of people in everyday life. I observe how individuals coexist, overlap, and separate—physically and emotionally. These subtle interactions and inner states shape my Silhouette series, where figures become reflections of identity, memory, and belonging.
What would you do with $25,000?I would expand my Silhouette series by creating a new body of work that explores human connection on a deeper level. I would invest in exhibitions and collaborations to share these stories with wider audiences, while also supporting platforms that bring artists and communities together through meaningful visual experiences.
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