I believe art gives balance to confusion and disorder. I create art to know that I still know love. nothing is more necessary to the world
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love creating art because it allows me to leave a mark, to communicate without limitation, and to turn imagination into something real and lasting.
Where do you find inspiration?My grandmother’s voice lives in my head. She speaks to my heart with an old history and a deep understanding.
What would you do with $25,000?I’m going to create a summer arts program for middle schoolers and teach them how to bring their creativity to the world.
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