Yasmine Vanstone
Based in Somerset, I create installations and sculptures using textile materials and craft techniques. This was combined with woodwork, metalwork and mechanisms to create a moving sculpture for my graduate installation ‘Breathwork’. My work utilises a wide range of mediums and techniques but has a connection to my interest in the psyche, using art as a tool for mental health and well-being as well as building connections through collaboration. My practice is concerned with tactility and has underlying themes exploring environmental issues, craft as a gendered practice, as well as mental health and wellbeing.
I aspire to work within
Breathwork
Immersive installation, wood, metal brackets, mechanisms, motors, wiring, Hoberman spheres, crochet, tufting, pompoms, lavender aroma diffuser, lights, bean bags, cushions and audio. Approx 3000x4000mm.
Breathwork
Video of the immersive installation 'Breathwork'. Wood, metal brackets, mechanisms, motors, wiring, Hoberman spheres, crochet, tufting, pompoms, aromatherapy diffuser, lights, bean bags, cushions and soundscape. Approx 3000x4000mm.
Coral Breathing
Moving sculpture, Fabric, crochet, pompoms, Hoberman sphere, aluminium tubing, wood, metal brackets, mechanisms, motors, wiring. Approx 550X1150mm.
Woodland Walkway Installation
Colourful Felt Blobs In Tree Hollow, Felt and fabric, 690 X 110mm approx. Collaborative Pom pom tree @bloboms_art public invited to add Pom poms and messages to promote wellness, positivity and interactivity.
Pandemic Visual Diary, For Ken Stradling Collection
Pandemic Visual Diary exploring mental health during the pandemic. Mixed media, Trapped tea bags, book pages, clay, polaroid’s, flowers in resin, overlocked paper. 60x420mm per book.
Artist Publication
A publication of my practice.