Yasmin Grant
Biography / Artist statement
Yasmin Grant has always been fascinated with the textures of various materials and how they interact. Abstract images that feel free and spontaneous combining texture, dimension, colour, and design are the basis for their work. Yasmin works with layers of various mediums such as acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels and textures such as fillers which are fast drying. Altering colours, revealing layers below and sometimes generating variations in colour form and hue. The paintings often include textures such as glass and fillers or even hot or cold wax. Yasmin uses a variety of implements to achieve the completed work such as those found in the kitchen, garage or garden, also using traditional artists brushes and tools. Anything is fair game to their way of thinking.