I was raised in a family where art is not just an expression of ourselves and heritage but also a way of living. I get to share it with all.
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The best type of art for me is handcrafted pieces such as my pottery. The reason I like that art so much is I can show my heritage, ancestry, passion, and skill into a physical piece of art with my own two hands. I can create a beautiful piece with just skills I have learned thru many generations of my family teachings.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from my family teachings about my heritage. Also I feel inspired when people see my pottery and want to learn about the etchings on them and the background that goes with the art. People in general also inspire me because they recognize my pottery and show so much appreciation for it.
What would you do with $25,000?I would love to be able to finish my building to put my pieces on display and have my own gallery where people can see first hand the art I create. It would also be a great opportunity to be able to have a place for future generations of my family to continue our line of pottery with even better tools and equipment.
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