Yasmin Watts is a British-Indian artist who creates sculptural installations that transform large gallery spaces into imagined urban landscapes, where figurative sculptures are strategically integrated. Her practice spans the realms of figurative sculpture and architecture; creating metaphors of how space shapes and influences human behaviours.
She designs contemporary environments that engage viewers on multiple sensory levels, both physically and emotionally. Her sculptures are not mere objects for observation but immersive experiences to be felt and explored, inviting viewers to step into a world where reality and imagination intertwine.
Drawing from her Zoroastrian heritage, Yasmin's work delves into interconnecting themes of migration, assimilation, and belonging. These interconnected themes serve as the foundation of her artistic expression, reflecting the nuanced journey of cultural identity and the sense of displacement often accompanies migration. Her sculptures serve as both a personal exploration and a contemporary expression of these experiences.
In her installations, Yasmin weaves together static and fluid elements, creating a dynamic interplay that challenges viewers' perceptions. The sculpted figures create a tension between stillness and motion, encouraging a dialogue between the familiar and the unfamiliar. This duality sparks curiosity and invites viewers to reconnect with their own experiences of space, identity, and belonging.