Yasmine is a multidisciplinary artist based in Washington, DC. Her work takes the form of paintings, sculpture, and sound. Yasmine’s paintings function as an extension of her brain, dwelling in themes of nostalgia. Born and raised in D.C., Yasmine incorporates old photos and music into her practice to depict whimsical imagery reminiscent of the rich culture of her city. Through the influence of Go-Go music, childhood pastimes, street culture, and cuisine, she paints scenes and snapshots of Black communal experiences that evoke joy and nostalgia.

“My work is an amalgamation of my memories growing up and the artifacts that draw me back to youth.”

Stemming from a breakthrough in Yasmine’s studio practice, her style has evolved to incorporate free-flowing, sonically-inspired abstractions. These works are influenced by her appreciation and visual interpretation of music.

“Lately, I’ve been slowly drifting from figurative depictions and indulging in a looser and more intuitive style of painting. I wanted to do something that felt more free. I play a song that connects with me emotionally, and I just see what flows out. I’m typically drawn to warmer tones, so I find lots of reds and browns getting twirled across the canvas. The more I paint this way, the more I develop a method in the madness, and it becomes rhythmic. It’s usually Soul or Jazz music. There’s a song by Gary Bartz that goes ‘Music is my sanctuary, music is my life.’ Music has always been very important to me. I would call it medicinal, actually. This is my way of bringing it to the forefront of my practice and sharing how much it moves me. I hope that my paintings move people too, and maybe they can develop a relationship with a song that wasn't there before.”

In 2025, Yasmine was awarded the 2025 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Fellowship. Her work has appeared In various exhibitions in the DC Metropolitan area.