As a Venezuelan artist, I create to stay connected to my roots and express identity, emotion, and resistance through my work.
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I create work that blends photography and graffiti—raw, expressive, and rooted in real environments. I’m drawn to capturing emotion, identity, and tension through textures, movement, and color. My work often reflects lived experiences and unspoken narratives, using the street as both canvas and context.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from everyday life—especially from moments of emotional intensity, cultural identity, and the need to express what often goes unspoken. I’m deeply inspired by my Venezuelan roots, the streets, and the act of creating as a form of release and resistance.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it to reconnect with my Venezuelan roots and document stories of identity and resilience through photography and graffiti. I’d invest in materials and tools to share these voices in raw, honest ways that spark connection and awareness across communities.
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