I LOVE creating art (paintings, photography, puppets, props) from truth … at its most grotesque, playful & curious
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Paintings/Oil, acrylic/mixed media & sketches.. puppets, props & sculptures with LEDs & electronics
Where do you find inspiration?From my current emotional state, ideas of healing & also … just to explore my imagination on its most playful, detailed & grotesque … also very fun to draw portraits of my friends as phallic looking muppets ..
What would you do with $25,000?A series of massive paintings … playful, renaissance, muppet style, phallic-ish, PORTRAITS of friends & family
Vote for Matthew Ukena to become The People's Artist while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Art of Elysium in their mission to use art as a catalyst to help people triumph over difficult life challenges.
Limited-time: 2X votes ends on Tue 5/12 at 9PM PDT
Register now for your opportunity to appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display your artwork at The Art of Elysium's Salon.
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