"In my father's household, we always make time for discussions and conversations about what is important to us. Ranging from race, to current social issues and the Welsh weather. In this drawing three of my younger brothers are depicted to be in conversation with our father."
How can one particular family moment evoke a universal experience of coming together?
Jasmine Violet is an interdisciplinary artist working in Wales. Based on a scene from a polaroid picture that was taken when the artist was growing up, the ink drawing It's not just Black and White captures a seemingly mundane moment, but one that contains a range of emotions, relationships and shared memories.
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In this film by Pete Telfer, Jasmine reflects on the making of the piece, the importance of different types of family in her life, and the need to celebrate emotions and milestones and check on the people you love.
It's not just Black and White (2019) featured in the Teulu exhibitions at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre March - June 2024, and are part of the art collection of the National Library of Wales.
