I create art to expose what is usually concealed—the interior landscape we carry and the distortions imposed by the world around us. This se
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My art centers on healing a generation shaped by isolation and rising addiction. At 25, I create immersive, bilingual experiences—parties, raves, and runway—that turn survival into connection. Drawing from loss, resilience, and community, I bring people together across generations to find joy, understanding, and lasting harmony rooted in shared experience and renewal.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration in survival and connection—in the stories of my generation navigating addiction, loss, and resilience. It lives in the ocean that restores me, in the communities I build through music, art, and shared experience, and in the contrast between isolation and togetherness. I’m inspired by those we’ve lost, those still fighting, and the possibility of creating spaces where healing feels alive, collective, and real.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I would launch a creative hangar in San Diego—a permanent space for art, music, and connection. By day, my mom and I would host hands-on workshops for kids and seniors. By night, it becomes an immersive hub for my generation, transforming isolation into expression. This space replaces addiction with purpose, using creativity, community, and shared experience to build lasting healing.
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