What have you been doing today?
Today I was interviewing 3 different individuals from across many different industries preparing for my upcoming large-scale mural. These people work in Al, Finance, Science and Media and have agreed to participate in the Black History Month mural. I've been doing videography and organising my exhibition.
Is this a typical day for you? Perhaps tell us how your day can vary across your practice.
A typical day for be can vary a LOT! I can be touring and preparing for shows. I will go alone or with a team to a venue that I'm performing, exhibiting or doing workshops at. Depending on what they need me to do, usually I'll have live-looping equipment, music equipment or if it's workshops, zine or book fairs or 1:1 sessions, I will likely bring my literature or art supplies.
Other days will see me at large business conferences or working from home creating visuals and doing design, or writing funding applications or pitching my work. I could be in residency or rehearsals. I could have free time to myself and not do anything. It depends because I live daily as an interdisciplinary artist.
How have you made space for your own wellbeing today?
In terms of my own wellbeing - I space out my projects that I’m doing. I will try to do grounding practice like yoga or listening to instrumental music. Or even sometimes - if it's a practise-based ground that helps me to tap into wellbeing, I will do breathing exercises or beatboxing, which helps me get to base level.
When and how did you start working with culture, health and wellbeing? How does this compare to today?
I started my work from Programme Producing and Programme Management at a Music Charity, from 2012. That practise goes back me doing holistic sessions and creating space for artists and creatives. I know that artist have high rate of Mental Health and Wellbeing challenges, and I've always made sure that through my work, it creates space for them and supports our collective well-being.
What was the last project you came across that inspired you and how?
I think that I'm enjoying seeing murals across London. Apparan is a spectacular artist, she does joyous pictures of women's faces. I also enjoy Rosie Wood's art as well. Seeing large scale artwork like that inspires me and makes me happy.
Jasmine Kahlia is an Acclaimed Audiovisual Art Director and Outstanding Creative Practitioner, with work showcased regionally in the UK, and internationally in Spain, Germany and USA.
Jasmine Kahlia is a Specialist in Live Looping and Beatboxing, and also a specialist in Zines, having written literature pieces in English, Catalan and Spanish. Jasmine Kahlia spends time living between London and Barcelona, where her family's based.
Jasmine Kahlia has contributed significantly to the UK Arts Sector since 2016 in many capacities and has been platformed by some of the largest Arts Institutions across Europe.
Current Projects:
Canary Wharf Group - Black History Month Mural Series
Chosen One - Solo Exhibition, London 2026
Periferia Beat Battle Judge - Barcelona, Spain