I create art to turn my faith, curiosity, and real moments into something you can see, feel, and connect with.
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 work blends intricate line work and pointillism with bold color to create immersive, otherworldly spaces. Each piece invites reflection, encouraging viewers to question, explore, and look within. Rather than offering answers, my art opens conversations, sparking curiosity and deeper awareness through visually dynamic, mind-bending forms.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration flows from lived experience and a spirit larger than myself. I become an antenna, receiving and translating what asks to be brought to life on the canvas. Through this process, each piece emerges as an exploration of authenticity, encouraging both myself and the viewer to stand fully and unapologetically in who we are.
What would you do with $25,000?If awarded $25,000, I would reinvest it into my artistic growth and a community creative space and gallery. In a time where third spaces are fading, this would welcome all to create, display, and freely express themselves. It would offer art and wellness classes, exhibition space for artists, and a donation hub for unused materials. Rooted in accessibility and connection, it would inspire authenticity, exploration, and growth through creativity.
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