Sempe Yamilet

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Yamilet Sempé is a Cuban-born, French-American artist with an established international profile. Known for a sophisticated body of work dominated by both nebulous and geometric abstraction, she frequently draws from esoteric as well as naturalistic themes, and maintains a sense of ambiguity to allow for diverse interpretations. She has been recognized in the arts through press coverage, critical reviews, literature, awards, high profile commissions, and international fine art auctions.
Her creative process is highly intuitive, reflecting the deep sense of spirituality seen within her work. She paints from a trancelike meditative state, using color, symbols, and sacred geometry to infuse vitality into her pieces, often also incorporating various flora and fauna such as birds, butterflies, and florals, each with layers of meaning for the viewer to reflect on. A signature element of her work is the prominent use of the color orange, which has been a consistent feature through most of her oeuvre.
She began creating art in her youth when she was mentored by the famed Cuban artist Modesto García. As an adult, she relocated to France where she became immersed in its renowned art scene. While living in Franc...