I love creating art because I love creating worlds; places physically out of reach but intuitively, humanly near.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
For as long as I can remember Surrealism has been my focus. While I enjoy working in various mediums, surrealism has always had a particular appeal. You can depict something fantastical while also conveying grounded, relatable messages.
Where do you find inspiration?Subject matter-wise, I would say hopes and hardships. To me, the more you live the more material you have to work with. Visually, I enjoy experimenting with historical fashion, sciences (biology and astronomy), high fantasy, and cosmic horror.
What would you do with $25,000?About 10% would go to my favorite charities (Doctors without Borders and smaller grassroots organizations in my community). With what's left, I would save, support my family & myself, and experiment more freely, investing in tools, material, and studio space for bigger projects.
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