Mechanic by trade, artist by heart. Inspired by Johnny Depp & Tim Burton, I turn scrap metal, car parts, and acrylic paint into art.
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 metal scrap sculptures and abstract paintings. There’s something powerful about taking discarded car parts and turning them into something meaningful. It’s raw, hands-on, and every piece feels like it has a story behind it.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in sci-fi movies and rock music. The mood, the energy, and the imagination in both push me to think differently and create without limits. I’m drawn to anything that feels a little outside the ordinary.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the money to support my family and also invest back into my work—better tools, materials, and time to create more. Being able to grow as an artist while taking care of the people I love would mean everything to me.
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