I’ve created art since I was young. With my marine biology background, it’s my outlet to capture beauty and intention in overlooked details.
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I enjoy painting statues—I’ve always been drawn to their beauty and sense of intention. Knowing how much time and care goes into carving them makes them even more inspiring to me.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature and in the quiet details of everyday life—the small, often overlooked elements that reveal so much care, complexity, and beauty when you really pay attention.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d use it to give myself the space and resources to fully commit to figuring out my PhD—exploring programs, gaining more research experience, and setting myself up for that next step.
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