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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 lives at the intersection of emotion and storytelling—whether it’s painting, poetry, or music. I’m drawn to pieces that feel raw and unfiltered, where you can actually feel something behind every stroke, word, or note. I don’t just create to make something look good—I create to translate what’s inside me into something others can connect with.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration comes from everywhere, but especially from the intensity of real life—love, chaos, struggle, and fleeting moments most people overlook. Music, late-night thoughts, and the energy of people around me all play a role. Sometimes inspiration hits in silence, sometimes in noise—but it always comes from something honest.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest it directly into my art—building better tools, creating a dedicated space, and expanding my ability to produce meaningful work across multiple mediums. Beyond that, I’d use part of it to support and collaborate with other artists, because art grows stronger when it’s shared. This wouldn’t just fund my creativity—it would amplify it.
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