I create to translate inner visions into reality. My work explores perception, turning unseen thoughts into something you can face.
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Im drawn to surreal, geometric work that plays with perception. I like building structured forms, sharpe lines, repeating shapes and then disrupting them with organic, melting or watchful elements like eyes. My art sits between control and chaos, where nothing is completely stable. I'm less interested in realism and more focused on creating images that feel like fragments of a deeper layer of reality.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration in perception itself how reality can shift depending on how you look at it. A lot of my ideas come from introspection, late night thoughts, and the feeling that there's always something beneath the surface watching or waiting to be noticed. Im inspired by contrast structure and distortion, clarity and illusion, the seen and the unseen.
What would you do with $25,000?I'd use it to buy time and space. The two things every artist needs but rarely gets. Time to go deeper into my work, and space to create without limitation. I'd invest in better tools, build a focused environment, and develope a body of work that fully explores perception, symbolism, and the layers beneath reality. Not just more art but more intentional art.
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