#20: Yasmin Hernandez @yasminhernandezart #afrolatinastoknow *** This morning I wake wanting to shout out a beautiful spirit!Brooklyn-born and raised artist Yasmin Hernandez' work is rooted in struggles for personal, political and spiritual liberation. She explores these themes through her paintings and mixed-media works, portraits primarily, that weave storytelling through layered images, text and calligraphy. Of course we met at a museum. The day we met she taught me about Pedro Pietri and his significant role and contributions to the #Nuyorican movement. I had the distinct honor of interviewing her ten years ago for my story on Afrolatinos and have loved her and watched her soar ever since. This incredible mother of two decided it was time to plant her roots back home, she has since returned to her beloved Puerto Rico and is doing amazing work on the island. Of her work some of my favorites are the “Soul Rebels” series which exhibited at el Museo el Barrrio and her amazing mural of Frida Kahlo y Julia de Burgos, the “Soldaderas” mural can be found in Spanish Harlem, East Harlem, at the Modesto Flores Community Garden. Today I am sending prayers to my sister who lives in Moca, Puerto Rico. I pray for her people. I pray she is safe. I pray that she and those struggling get all the help they need. Yo check out her work! Support the arts! Buy a piece! Artists like Yasmin are the ones helping to preserve and celebrate our people, our history and our legacy! 👊🏽🙏🏾🌊🌪⚔️🇵🇷 *** #afroboricua #brooklyn #afropuertorican #artist #painter #eastharlem #visualarts #yasminhernandez #afrolatinasrock #iamlatina #afrolatina #afrolatinx #idpad #ourstoriesmatter #unapologeticallyblack #myblackisbeautiful #africandiaspora #afrolatinos #latinoheritagemonth #afrolatinosfilm #caribbeanwomen #afrolatinadiary #womanist #mujerindigena #guerrerastriunfadoras #guerrera
