Creating is my portal—turning everyday moments into connection, challenging systems, and imagining a world where all are free and equal.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I create from the heart—ceramics, painting, wood, fabric. My hands say what words cannot. I try to capture the ungraspable, holding fleeting moments of truth, emotion, and connection in physical form.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everyday life—small actions, human interactions, movement, color, books, and learning. Inspiration lives in the ordinary; Art helps me to slow down enough to see it and drink it in.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in community-based art: murals, public installations, and interactive “heart portals” that invite people outdoors to explore, connect, and share. I’d also fund accessible art classes—especially at local shelters—so people who are often excluded can experience creativity, expression, and joy.
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