I create because I want you to stop, stare at my fiber art wall hangings, and wonder how something so soft can feel alive and unsettling.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Textured, emotional monsters born from crochet and needle felt that stare straight into you soul. I want every piece to make you feel something you didn't expect.... and can't look away from.
Where do you find inspiration?In the messy, quiet emotions people usually hide- the beautiful, weird,uncomfortable in-between. That's where my creatures are from.
What would you do with $25,000?I'd pour every dollar into a raw, honest collection that helps people feel less alone-pieces so personal they hit different when you look at them.
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