My art is like a visual diary. I put my thoughts into images. Whether its personal, social/political, it represents what I am feeling.
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Collage, both traditional and digital, is my primary medium, followed by ballpoint pen. I’m always looking for new ways to express myself artistically.
Where do you find inspiration?Generally, my art is like a visual diary. It reflects what I’m feeling or going through. Over the years, it has taken on a sociopolitical perspective, but at its core, it expresses how I feel emotionally and mentally.
What would you do with $25,000?Outside of managing my expenses, I will finally get to have a proper art studio, which I’ve been longing for. It will allow me to focus more on my art without stressing about living paycheck to paycheck or overworking just to get by.
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