I am not just making images, I am recognizing something inside myself and giving it a form that I could never have explained on my own.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favourite type of art work is fashion and abstract art. As both forms share a strong emphasis on creativity and individuality, often pushing boundaries and challenging traditional ideas of beauty and meaning.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration for fashion and abstract art tends to come from a mix of the external world and internal feelings. Both forms also feed off everyday life for instance music, architecture, conversations, or even random moments. Sometimes inspiration isn’t a clear idea at all, but just a feeling you want to express visually.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d treat it as both a reward and an opportunity to level up—creatively and practically.Then I’d set aside some for exposure. Submitting to more competitions, building a clean portfolio website, or promoting work on platforms like Instagram can actually turn one win into future opportunities.I’d also keep a portion as a financial cushion. Prize money can be unpredictable, so having a bit saved makes the whole creative path less stressful and gives you flexibility to take risks.
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