I create art to connect people, transform spaces, and give voice to stories of migration, identity, and shared humanity.
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 to create is public and community-based art: murals that transform walls into spaces of memory, identity, hope, and dialogue. I love creating work that people can feel part of—art that speaks about peace, migration, culture, human rights, and the power of community.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in people, their stories, struggles, dreams, and resilience. Migration, borders, Mexican culture, children, communities, and everyday acts of hope inspire my work. I am moved by the possibility that art can heal, unite, and create bridges where there were once walls.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use $25,000 to create a large-scale public mural project with community participation, especially involving youth, artists, schools, and local families. The funds would support materials, workshops, travel, documentation, and a cultural event that promotes peace, inclusion, and social transformation through art.
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