create art to capture emotion, fracture reality, and reveal truth through form, color, and silence.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
create figurative art infused with cubism, where faces, forms, and emotions are fractured into geometric compositions. My work focuses on expressive eyes, layered textures, and symbolic elements—often exploring themes of identity, femininity, silence, and inner strength through oil and mixed media.
Where do you find inspiration?I draw inspiration from human emotion, especially the eyes, where silence speaks the most. My work is influenced by travel, diverse cultures, and lived experiences, along with masters like Pablo Picasso, Amrita Sher-Gil, and Anjolie Ela Menon. I’m also inspired by women’s stories, resilience, and identity, blending them with symbolism—like the quiet presence of the owl—to create layered, introspective narratives.
What would you do with $25,000?Winning this award would be a profound honor—not only for its monetary value, but for the prestige of receiving it from Johnny Depp. The support would help me build the studio I have long envisioned—a space where my work can evolve, deepen, and expand—allowing me to create with greater intensity and purpose.”**
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