Art is a space of freedom, a place to quiet my mind. I love the free flow of thought juxtaposed with the flowing of my hands! An abyss of ✌️
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
As a multidisciplinary artist, the art that I love to create is, art that makes people feel something. Art that leaves, people stuck, pondering themselves and the world around them.
Where do you find inspiration?If I can be honest, inspiration is something that I find at times in the most mundane seemingly unimportant things. For me, it’s always been my attention to detail, noticing things that most people miss.
What would you do with $25,000?With the $25,000 I would utilize it to start an artistic organization for adults and kids victims of domestic abuse or neglect. As someone who face serious childhood trauma, I want to give people the opportunity to utilize art as a tool to help heal from insecurity, pain and trauma.
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