Yamilet Sempe
Omaha, Nebraska
Artist Yamilet Sempe paints boldly graphic abstracts, visibly influenced by modernist aesthetics. A keen believer in the power of signs, she incorporates symbols of mysticism and spirituality in her work. Her compositions feature dramatic palettes—intentionally using orange to represent enthusiasm and positivity. "I am only an instrument of the creator," says Yamilet. Spending her formative years in Cuba and France, she immersed herself in the presence and influence of renowned artists of culture. After years of working as a veterinary nurse, it was not until her mid-forties she chose to dedicate her time to painting, her true passion. She migrated to Florida and devoted herself to her practice, working at her home studio neighboring the coast. Yamilet splits her time between the United States and Paris, allowing her shared vision of diverse cultures. Her work has been featured in esteemed exhibitions in Europe and the USA.
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Artist Statement
I often draw inspiration from esoteric and naturalistic themes. I aim to maintain a sense of ambiguity, inviting diverse interpretations.
My creative process is highly intuitive and deeply spiritual. I paint from a meditative, almost trancelike state, where I use color, symbols, and sacred geometry to breathe life into each piece. I often incorporate elements from nature, such as birds, butterflies, and florals, each imbued with layers of meaning for viewers to reflect upon. A signature aspect of my work is the prominent use of the color orange, which has been a consistent feature throughout much of my career.
My journey as an artist began in my youth, under the mentorship of the famed Cuban artist Modesto GarcÃa. As an adult, I relocated to France, immersing myself in its vibrant art scene. While there, I led a large-scale arts restoration project of the historic Chateau du Beyrat, personally restoring the chateau’s frescos and coats of arms and designing new outdoor elements with walkways and sculptures.
In my work, I draw influence from the Bauhaus movement, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Hilma af Klint, and Emma Kunz, as well as leading Cuban artists José Mijares and Carmen Herrera.
As one of the few internationally active female artists of Cuban origin working within geometric abstraction, my work has been the focus of several critiques, including a thoughtful piece by Greek professor Héctor Haralambous on my geometric work, Equilibrium. My art has also appeared in published literature, including the writings of American Trappist monk and priest Thomas Keating, with a mention of my abstract piece Path of Light (private collection, Florida).
My creative process is highly intuitive and deeply spiritual. I paint from a meditative, almost trancelike state, where I use color, symbols, and sacred geometry to breathe life into each piece. I often incorporate elements from nature, such as birds, butterflies, and florals, each imbued with layers of meaning for viewers to reflect upon. A signature aspect of my work is the prominent use of the color orange, which has been a consistent feature throughout much of my career.
My journey as an artist began in my youth, under the mentorship of the famed Cuban artist Modesto GarcÃa. As an adult, I relocated to France, immersing myself in its vibrant art scene. While there, I led a large-scale arts restoration project of the historic Chateau du Beyrat, personally restoring the chateau’s frescos and coats of arms and designing new outdoor elements with walkways and sculptures.
In my work, I draw influence from the Bauhaus movement, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Hilma af Klint, and Emma Kunz, as well as leading Cuban artists José Mijares and Carmen Herrera.
As one of the few internationally active female artists of Cuban origin working within geometric abstraction, my work has been the focus of several critiques, including a thoughtful piece by Greek professor Héctor Haralambous on my geometric work, Equilibrium. My art has also appeared in published literature, including the writings of American Trappist monk and priest Thomas Keating, with a mention of my abstract piece Path of Light (private collection, Florida).
Artist Background
Associate of Arts, 1989
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