Art is a gift I’ve been given to share—each fingerprint piece reflects identity, reminding us we’re uniquely made with purpose.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite art to create is fingerprint-based work I call Pintollism—building images from individual prints to symbolize identity and purpose. Each piece is deeply personal, often rooted in faith, and reminds us that no two lives are the same, yet every mark matters in the bigger picture.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration in faith, in the belief that every person is uniquely created with purpose. I’m drawn to the beauty of individuality—no two fingerprints are the same—and that truth fuels my work. Everyday life, human connection, and quiet moments with God all shape what I create, guiding each piece to reflect identity, meaning, and something greater than myself.
What would you do with $25,000?If I won the $25,000 I’d invest it into growing Pintollism—expanding materials, creating larger faith-based works, and building a larger platform to share this message of identity and purpose with more people. I’d also support my family and reinvest in opportunities to turn this gift into a sustainable ministry through art.
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