Quarter-Finalist

Kobey Beauchamp

I love creating art because it lets me romanticize the parts of life that once hurt me.

Quarter-Finalist

You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon! Voting resumes on June 15th at 10AM PDT.

Voting resumes June 15th at 10AM PDT

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

To create cinematic self portrait photography that feels like a memory, a dream or a scene from a film that will never exist. I love blending emotion, symbolism, color and storytelling to capture the feeling of love, loneliness, time and imagination. My work often explores identity and the fear of losing people, turning deeply personal emotions into surreal images that feel both intimate and timeless.

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in memories, late night thoughts, music, films, dreams and the emotions I struggle to put into words. I’m inspired by the way light changes a room, the feeling of nostalgia, growing older, love, loneliness, and the people who leave lasting marks on my life. A lot of my ideas come from imagining emotions as cinematic moments, turning personal experiences into surreal images that feel honest and intimate.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would invest in expanding my creative vision through professional camera equipment, lighting, set design, wardrobe styling, and larger scale conceptual shoots. I’d also use it to travel, explore new environments for inspiration, create projects that push my storytelling, and print and exhibit my work. I’d use it to give myself freedom and time to fully commit to creating the art I’ve always imagined.

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