Jasmine Cardenas is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans sculptural painting, collage, ceramics, and installation. Her practice is rooted in an experimental approach to materiality, where she has incorporated a range of elements including vibrant textured paints, upcycled materials, and annatto-dyed textiles, to create both real and imagined spaces. These spaces are shaped by the tactile qualities of the materials, which draw from her Canadian-Ecuadorian heritage, familial stories, traditions, lived experiences, and the nuances of her domestic environment.
Recently, Cardenas has turned her focus to ceramics, embracing sustainability in both materials and methods of art making. She holds a BFA from OCAD University (2017) and currently serves as the International Networking Assistant in the International Programs & Collaborations Office. In 2022, she founded Casa Studio, a small-batch ceramics studio in Hamilton, ON, where she creates functional sculptures that marry form and purpose. Whether working with tinted clays, crafting organic forms, or producing large-scale wall installations, her work is defined by a tactile approach to clay collaging and a dedication to blending art with utility. Beyond creating art, Casa Studio is committed to fostering accessible art opportunities within their local community. Cardenas is currently based in Hamilton, ON.
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