I create art to transform feelings into something tangible, connecting people through beauty, memory, and emotion.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love creating art that mixes watercolor, textiles, and embroidery. I’m drawn to soft, delicate pieces that carry emotion and storytelling. My favorite work is when I can combine illustration with fabric and handmade details, turning something simple into something meaningful and intimate.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in small, quiet moments—memories, feelings, nature, and everyday life. Love to do hikings in the weekends with my husband, where we'll be more connect with nature and inspirations. Sometimes it comes like this: In the wind touching skin in a memory that stays in the silence between words there, I find something to paint
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in my artistic growth—building a stronger studio space open to the community with art class for children, buying materials, and developing new collections. I would also create community-based art projects and workshops, using art as a way to connect people, share stories and memories, and create something meaningful together.
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