My first piece depicts the Statue of Liberty defaced with graffiti, symbolizing the perceived illusion of the freedom we are told we possess
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The inspiration behind my most recent tattoo came from witnessing firsthand the contrast between the government’s rhetoric of peace and freedom and the reality of its actions, which often suggest otherwise.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I am the voice of resistance, the cry for peace, and the longing for true freedom. Though I wear the crown of liberty, my tears mark the struggle, and my face bears the weight of a dream still unfulfilled. Remember my name: PEACE. Remember my purpose: FREEDOM.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I were awarded the $25,000, I would use a portion to pay off student debt and then dedicate the rest to continuing my journey through ink—supporting the talented artists who help me turn my story, my values, and my vision into living art.
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