Creating (art) is my only real sense of purpose and freedom. Creation is legacy; art is the materialized form of my soul.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Primarily, I enjoy creating portraits of people, animals and nature. This is my favorite form of expression because it allows me to be altruistic. My artistic vision of someone (thing) grants me the freedom to communicate emotion on a whole other tangible level. Taking a feeling or idea and turning that into something visually remarkable, that others can empathize or identify with is the most gratifying experience a person can have, relative to just living and experiencing life.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everything life; heartbreak, grief, sadness, joy, love, death, struggle, triumph happiness, and sorrow. The microcosmic and macrocosmic balance of all things gives me this archaic glimpse of the small corner of this universe I reside in.
What would you do with $25,000?I’m not a materialistic person and I live a simple life. I don’t believe in squandering money. I’m passionate about helping animals and people; winning this money would just help me further something for the greater good. Im going to continue putting my heart into doing for others and saving animals. Id like to have a funeral for my parents if I win this because none of this was ever possible without the love of my family and partner (the love of my life).
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