I create emotional reflection art that transforms pain, healing, and identity into spaces where people feel less alone
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I create emotionally immersive reflection art that transforms invisible inner experiences into visual and poetic landscapes through symbolic imagery and what I call “Perflections.” My work explores the hidden architecture of grief, longing, healing, identity, & becoming revealing the emotional truths people carry within them but rarely know how to express. My art exists in the space between beauty and ache. The empowerment you think u see is trembling underneath, but I’m still choosing beauty
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the emotional layers people carry beneath the surface — grief, resilience, longing, healing, memory, culture, and the search for Much of my work is inspired by both pain and growth, and the transformation that can exist between them.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the funding to build spaces, stories, and creative tools that help people feel seen, safe, and connected to themselves again. My work blends art, emotional healing, storytelling, and educational experiences designed to create belonging, especially for children and families navigating pain, identity, or disconnection.
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