I create art to express my utter love for artistic creativity through photography. I conjure up ideas in my brain, and it make it reality!
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My absolute favorite form of art is photography. The capturing of moments through creative vision. I love seeing how people view the world around them through an archival lens, how they enhance it through postproduction, who they choose to spotlight through portraiture, or even the trials they face through chemical processes. There's such a wide variety of flavors to it, and I want to try them all eventually. But for now, my niche will remain towards digital editorial photography!
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration comes to me through people. People are the main focal point of my career. The faces of people, the features of people, the ability of people, it’s all connected in how I operate. Sometimes I create ideas and search for the perfect person, but often I’ll curate a shoot to highlight different persons or people. I love it and the smiles it creates.
What would you do with $25,000?As a 2026 college graduate in this current climate, stability is key. I want to be able to support myself at the start of my career so I can create for myself and my community. With this money, I will finance this goal and create a space to nurture this passion. My photos are to show my love for the beauty of the people around me and beyond! Help me succeed in making my goals a reality!
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