I create art because I feel everything deeply. It’s how I turn chaos into something beautiful—and something I can finally breathe through.
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 emotional portrait work—capturing real, unfiltered moments that people can feel, not just see. My focus is telling stories through light, expression, and connection.
Where do you find inspiration?I’m inspired by human emotion, everyday moments, and the contrast between chaos and beauty. There’s something powerful in the real, unfiltered parts of life.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it to rebuild my life—creating stability for my kids, investing in my art, and turning everything we’ve been through into something meaningful and lasting.
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