“Art lives in my heart and soul—it’s how I speak what I feel. A brush has always been my voice.”
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
“I think abstract is my favorite. I like creating all kinds—romance, nature, whatever inspiration brings. When creativity hits, you just get lost in it.”
Where do you find inspiration?“I’m inspired by both nature and my life experiences. There was a time when I couldn’t have a child, and I carried that pain into my art—translating it onto the canvas. My work is deeply personal, shaped by my emotions and my journey. Nature holds a powerful influence too—its colors, its rhythm—I learn from it constantly.”
What would you do with $25,000?“I think it would be amazing to pursue this. Everyone has dreams, and one of mine is to open a makeup company that reflects my style and creativity. I graduated as a graphic designer, and I’d love to build on that by taking marketing classes. I want to create a better future for myself—something my son can be proud of.”
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