I tend to make anatomy or figure related artworks, as I have found that art is so deeply related to the body for me that I cannot help but recreate it in my work. I primarily work in the 3D, and I love making surreal artworks that play with perspective.

I derive my inspiration from the body and mind, mostly looking into social constructs and psychology concepts to gain a deeper understanding of what I see and feel. However, I am also a major fan of Baroque and Renaissance sculpture, as I am fascinated by its realism and ability to capture human essence. In my process and final pieces I seek to achieve the same level of expression and narrative sculpture that old masters such as Bernini and Caravaggio were able to, but in my own personal font.

I would put this money towards art materials and affording my current education at the Rhode Island School of Design. I am a financially less fortunate student, so this reward would be extraordinarily helpful in allowing me to create without the stress of where that money must come from. Furthermore, I am in the process of exploring possible innovations in the prosthetics field, so $25,000 would help me afford to research and prototype the designs which I hope to someday bring to the public.