Ohio dad, I create art to reveal the hidden poetry of life- turning struggle, spirit, and wonder into art people feel in their bones.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I create layered, symbolic paintings that blend surreal imagery, spiritual themes, and pop culture. My work turns personal experience, parenthood, struggle, and transformation into visual stories people can feel and interpret in their own way.
Where do you find inspiration?I’m inspired by real life, fatherhood, hardship, healing, and the strange beauty in everyday moments. I draw from spirituality, nature, and human emotion to create work that feels honest and alive.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d use it to support my children and build a more stable foundation, invest in my art, and give back by creating work and opportunities that help others feel seen and inspired.
Vote for Duda to become The People's Artist while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Art of Elysium in their mission to use art as a catalyst to help people triumph over difficult life challenges.
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