Through my lens, I can freeze emotion and time—turning ordinary scenes into something meaningful. It’s a way to tell stories without words.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite type of art to create is photography. I love capturing moments that would otherwise disappear.
Where do you find inspiration?Walking through a city like New York City, for example, you can notice light hitting buildings, reflections in windows, or unexpected human interactions that tell a story.
What would you do with $25,000?Travel for a documentary or street series, studio rental or location access, printing high-quality photo books or exhibition prints and help an other photographers, beginners.
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