Art is a space that allows me to be wild and free. I create because I can’t imagine not creating. It’s how I make sense of being alive.
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I am an interdisciplinary artist but mixed-media collage is my favorite form because it lets me combine painting, material experimentation, and narrative in intuitive ways.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the people around me, especially the strong women in my life who often become central figures in my collage work. I’m also inspired by everyday moments, memory, nature, and the quiet details of my surroundings.
What would you do with $25,000?These funds would support my undergraduate tuition, provide resources like materials to create new work, and help me realize my debut exhibition in my city.
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