I was recently diagnosed autistic at the age of 57. I use my art to process what that means and to help regulate my nervous system.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite art to create is Abstract expressionism and surrealism.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the neurodivergent people in my community. I also find inspiration in particularly abstract and surrealist art. I find inspiration in finding the good in people and painting that feeling.
What would you do with $25,000?I would buy a small van to replace my car so that I could bring my art to fairs, galleries and people I love.
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