I create art to alchemize my experiences into something beautiful, hoping to inspire others and light up any space my creation touches.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My creativity started with a camera, then painting. Now jewelry is my favorite because I love helping women feel empowered and beautiful when they wear one of my pieces. I create for men too, with designs that carry meaning, culture, and intention.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature and in my daughter. Nature’s colors, textures, and rhythms feel like messages from spirit, sparking ideas in my art. Watching my daughter play with rocks and flowers reminds me of the creativity we’re born with, the kind our ancestors carried. She’s my biggest motivation and inspiration, the reason I stay disciplined and build a life where she grows strong, proud, and rooted.
What would you do with $25,000?As a full‑time student and single mom, traditional work is hard to maintain with my daughter’s needs. My art helps support us, but $25,000 would let me grow my business into something stable, stay present for my daughter, and continue my education so I can build a stronger future for us.
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