Painfully shy at times, art, writing, the process of creation has become my voice, method to provoke thought, and open hearts.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Poetry and Spoken Word Performances are my passion followed by sketching, oil painting. I also enjoy refurbishing vintage/antique furniture.
Where do you find inspiration?Art saved my life. I needed to keep both my mind and my hands busy so I am self-taught and find inspiration everywhere. I like to turn my poems into paintings or sit back and just observe people and sketch.
What would you do with $25,000?I would start my nonprofit Humble Pieces to help DV survivors through art therapy, getting connected to proper mental health and medical professionals for recovery and resources to help them rebuild their lives with the support of myself, staff, and their peers.
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