I create because I have no choice— there’s an incessant gnawing to bring what lives inside me into the world. To create is to be alive.
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I’m most inspired when I’m learning something new. Experimenting with unfamiliar materials forces me into a beginner’s perspective—where curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery shape the work. That sense of not knowing is where my creativity feels most alive.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration is everywhere. In the tension between a pile of trash and a perfect pink wall. In the way light carves shadows across a face. It lives in the books I read, the films I watch, and the people I meet. But above all, nature continues to inspire me most.
What would you do with $25,000?What I do with ALL OF MY MONEY-put it back into my art. Specifially, I would use the funds to support my next solo exhibition—an ambitious project that requires a substantial budget to bring the full spectrum of my vision to life.
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