I love creating because doing so establishes a connection with the divine part that lives within me.
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My work is a blend of painting and sculpture with contemporary art, exploring the connection between classical and modern art with contemporary art movements such as the readymade. Each piece addresses an artistic and/or social theme such as inclusion, human trafficking, stereotypes in art, and so on.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration stems from a continuous search for connection with the spiritual and with the social realities of my surroundings. When creating, I seek to establish a transcendent connection with God through prayer, meditation, and music. Each piece is a reflection that aims to leave a visual message that positively impacts those who interact with my work.
What would you do with $25,000?To improve the quality of life for my family, and to acquire tools and equipment that will help me continue creating art and positively impacting others with my work, and also to be able to carry out my dream of continuing with my art magazine project that seeks to make visible the work of many artists who do not have the means to showcase their talent.
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