"I'm a self-taught Costa Rican artist living in the US. My passion is capturing the biodiversity and beauty of my homeland through painting
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Expressive surrealism with fantastic touches. I paint dream worlds using vibrant color and textures to explore human emotions and nature. My art seeks to create atmospheres of dream and introspection, where the real is mixed with the symbolic
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from the intersection between the dream world and nature. I am inspired by the emotional states, the memories and the symbolism that I find in everyday life. As a self-taught artist, I transform that introspection into vibrant color and unique textures, creating dreamy atmospheres where the real coexists with the impossible
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to grow as an artist and give back. I would invest in materials and workspace to continue creating new series on a large scale. I would also finance free expressive art workshops for low-income self-taught young people in Costa Rica, because I believe in sharing the creative process and I would continue to participate in exhibitions in my native country and international
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