I gather fragments of the everyday and turn them into quiet poetry—art is how I feel, remember, and exist.
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 way to create art is collage—because it feels like piecing together fragments of memory, emotion, and texture into something new. It’s where chaos becomes meaning, and ordinary scraps turn into a quiet story that speaks from the heart.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my own stories and lived experiences. As a Venezuelan, my background, memories, and emotions deeply shape my work. I’m especially drawn to everyday fragments of life and how they can be transformed into something meaningful through collage.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it to continue my formal education in the arts and further develop my artistic practice. As an artist, this has been a long-standing goal of mine, and I am committed to growing my skills, expanding my work, and deepening my creative exploration.
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