I grew up surrounded by artists and began painting very young . Creating art is the deepest way I know to be myself .
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I have been strongly influenced by abstractionism, largely because my father is a painter who works in the abstract style. Growing up around this artistic environment shaped my visual language and way of thinking. However, over the years I have been actively creating within the field of contemporary art. My current practice combines contemporary elements with new ideas and perspectives, allowing me to develop a distinct voice and artistic direction.
Where do you find inspiration?At first glance, this seems like a simple question, but in reality, it is quite complex. If I’m honest, much of my inspiration comes from difficulties — from the constant struggle with life, from failures as well as victories. There are many moments when inspiration doesn’t even exist; creating is simply my work. I’m not sure whether it is a sense of obligation to myself or a personal necessity to fulfill something within me — but at this point, there is no alternative.
What would you do with $25,000?This would be an incredible opportunity to bring new ideas to life. It would allow me to realize projects that require larger budgets and resources, which are currently difficult to achieve. The funding would be fully dedicated to the development of my artistic practice — supporting experimentation, production, and the realization of new concepts. It would give me the freedom to expand my work and push my ideas further into tangible form
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