Creating art is my release. Art is my therapy. When the world is crashing all around me, I can always rely on my art to carry me through al.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Abstract and fashion design
Where do you find inspiration?All around me. However, most of my work derives from letting my canvas take control.
What would you do with $25,000?Go to college to earn a degree in art or fashion design. I would also have the money to rent an apartment. I've been homeless and living in my car since September 2025.
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