Yasmine Boudabès Sako, a 25-year-old Ivorian, is a Juris Doctor student at the University of Ottawa in Canada. Born and raised in Côte d’Ivoire, Yasmine discovered her love for art at the age of 6 or 7, when she began drawing clothes with dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Over the years, her passion for art grew, encompassing not just design but also drawing and, more recently, painting.
After arriving in Canada in 2021 to continue her law studies, Yasmine began painting as a hobby, adding to her artistic repertoire, which already included sewing, clothing design, and creating hyperrealistic portraits with charcoal, pencil, and graphite. Sharing her work on social media, she has started to connect with a broader audience.
Deeply personal and introspective, Yasmine’s paintings are vibrant representations of her thoughts and emotions. Each piece captures a specific moment, stage, or situation in her life, offering viewers a glimpse into her story. “Every piece you see is a page of my story, a part of me open to you,” she says, inviting others to experience her journey through her art.