I create art to turn emotion, healing, and self-expression into something bold, colorful, and alive.
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 bold, emotionally charged artwork that blends surrealism, symbolism, spirituality, and vibrant color. My art often explores healing, identity, freedom, and transformation through dreamlike imagery and expressive energy. I enjoy creating pieces that make people stop, feel something deeply, and connect with parts of themselves they may not always show the world.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in emotion, music, spirituality, altered perspectives, nature, and the human experience. A lot of my work comes from personal healing and learning to express parts of myself I kept hidden for years. I’m drawn to vivid color, symbolism, cosmic energy, and the beauty that exists inside imperfection, vulnerability, and transformation.
What would you do with $25,000?Winning would allow me to fully invest in my growth as an artist. I would build a creative workspace, expand my supplies, continue tattoo training, and create more meaningful work to share with others. It would also give me stability while I heal, grow my business, and continue using art as a way to connect, inspire, and tell powerful stories.
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