I grew up as an artist to escape childhood violence, now blooming with a surrealistic imagination and pushing boundaries in various mediums.
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 to create surrealistic work that pushes a viewers imagination. Whether it's a fantasy creature yet to be created, or a macabre scene mixed with elements that are out of the ordinary, I find thrill in fusing juxtaposition. I love starting a piece off with a strong subject in the forefront, creating out of the ordinary adaptations to draw amusing attention to the subject, then slowly drape a theme and background around it to capture the essence and mood.
Where do you find inspiration?I love finding inspiration through music lyrics, you never know how one line could lead to several interpretations, and let your mind create various outcomes based on tone, feeling, or personal affiliation. Other than music being an art form to strike emotion, I find nature to be a great inspiration for more natural pieces of work. I love to find beauty in the living as well as the decaying or deceased, the way the sky will change throughout the day, or letting my mind run "what if-" thoughs.
What would you do with $25,000?As a newly engaged woman to my love of 12 years and counting, I would love to spend any earnings on the new beginnings of our life. We've been by eachothers side for so long and have both struggled and flourished in many stages; I would find nothing more fulfilling than starting a married life together with a clean slate free of debts, taking care of our health, and relieve any day to day stressors.
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