I create art to reconnect with nature and transform its essence into contemplative, living landscapes.
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 contemplative landscapes using natural pigments and organic materials. My work exists between presence and memory, where nature becomes both subject and medium. I am drawn to creating pieces that feel alive - where texture, light, and color hold silence, emotion, and invite a deeper, almost meditative connection.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature’s quiet language - its textures, rhythms, and constant transformation. Growing up in an industrial environment shaped my sensitivity to ecological fragility and the urgency to preserve what feels ephemeral. I am inspired by the tension between human impact and natural harmony, and by fleeting moments of stillness that reveal something deeper.
What would you do with $25,000?I would initiate an environmental art project that connects artists and audiences through workshops, curated exhibitions, and accessible formats - making sustainable art practices visible and widely experienced. I would also expand my eco-art practice by developing new natural pigment techniques and creating a museum-level body of work for international exhibitions.
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