Because I feel it’s my mission to transform emotions and energy into something beautiful, healing, and meaningful.
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 ritual candles inspired by chakras, energy healing, gothic beauty, and spiritual transformation. Each candle is designed as both art and experience — combining scent, symbolism, color, and intention to help people reconnect with themselves.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in spirituality, ancient symbols, meditation, music, dreams, nature, and human emotions. I’m deeply inspired by the connection between energy and beauty — especially the way scent, light, and color can transform a space and someone’s inner state.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest it into growing my candle art brand: better materials, custom molds, packaging, and larger production. I also want to create immersive spiritual collections inspired by chakras and healing rituals, collaborate with other artists, and build a space where art becomes both emotional and transformative.
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