I create art, to transform my demons into other people’s smiles
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love toy photography. I create worlds, from sculpting figures, constructing locations to posing and composing to create impossible perspectives
Where do you find inspiration?Sometimes it comes from dreams, other times things appear in front of me and seems fun to mix them. My memory is a collage of fantasy books, art, comic books, cartoons, movies and Broadway shows
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to expand my cinematic miniature storytelling, blending handcrafted 1:12 scale sets, practical effects, and dramatic lighting to create film-like scenes. Even in darker worlds, my goal is to create moments that bring smiles and connection. I’d share my process to inspire others to tell their own stories.
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