It turns my wacky worldview into something tangible.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Wreaths. I use found and collected materials to construct these round sculptures that I doubt you want to hang on your door during the holidays.
Where do you find inspiration?In my head and in the world. I am almost embarrassed to love making crazy wreaths. I’m so driven to speak my opinions in wreath form. But those circles go around….
What would you do with $25,000?Purchase a new enlarger for my darkroom. B&W film portraiture is my second passion. It is my connection with people after the solitary work of wreath making.
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