I love creating art because it brings value to my life and others—building worlds, characters, and stories that spark awe and joy.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love creating surreal, monster-filled, fantasy-driven art—the more outside the box, the better. My work lives in a space where imagination, emotion, and storytelling collide. Through illustration, painting, animation, and sculpture, I build worlds that feel playful but also carry deeper reflections on life, identity, and the unseen parts of ourselves.
Where do you find inspiration?I’m inspired by artists and storytellers I admire, but most of my inspiration comes from everyday life. The people I meet, their stories, their struggles, their joy—there’s something honest in everyone. I’m drawn to those small, real moments and emotions, and I translate them into characters and worlds that reflect our shared humanity in a more imaginative way.
What would you do with $25,000?I would create one or two murals in my community and invite people of all ages to be part of the process, turning it into a shared experience. My goal would be to create something that brings pride, healing, and connection. I’d also invest in art supplies and resources so I can continue building projects that serve and uplift the community.
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