I create art to turn chaos into something real, something you don’t just see, but feel. It’s how I breathe, think, and leave my mark
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 creating surreal, abstract art that blends chaos with hidden meaning. It’s distorted faces, warped worlds, and layered details that reveal something new the longer you look. My work pulls from emotion, imagination, and the unexpected, turning ordinary ideas into vibrant, slightly unhinged visual stories.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the dreamlike, surreal world of Salvador Dalí. It’s where reality bends and imagination takes over. His work pushes me to explore the subconscious, embrace distortion, and turn strange ideas into vivid, meaningful visuals that challenge perception and spark curiosity.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I’d stay humble, pay down debt, take care of my family, and invest in tools to grow my art and future. I’d focus on stability first, then use the rest to continue building something meaningful that is bigger than myself and lasts beyond the moment.
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