I create art to turn chaos into beauty — shaping emotions, memories, and imagination into worlds people can feel and escape into
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 sculptural and immersive art — things you can almost step into or feel physically. I enjoy working with textures, shapes, and light, especially when I can turn something ordinary into something unexpected or a little surreal.
Where do you find inspiration?I get a lot of inspiration from movies, especially Alien (1979) and the work of H.R. Giger. I’m drawn to that mix of organic and futuristic forms — something that feels alive but also a little mysterious or unsettling. I also find inspiration in everyday life, emotions, and the energy of the environments I work in.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest the money into growing my art — better materials, tools, and creating larger, more detailed projects. I’d also use part of it to build a strong portfolio and share my work with a wider audience. For me, it’s not just about one project, but about creating more opportunities to keep developing as an artist and bringing bigger ideas to life.
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