A black and white photo of Jasmine Rodman. She has wavy hair and is standing on a wooden dock, leaning against a weathered dock post, wearing a fish t-shirt, shorts, and rain boots, with boats and harbor equipment in the background.

Hi, I’m Jasmine.

I love stories that centre the natural world and our relationship to it.

I’m an artist, storyteller, and student living at the intersection between art, environmental advocacy, and the ocean. I call the tall trees and cold salt of the traditional territory of the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, and Sc'ianew people home (Victoria, BC), but currently live bicoastally as I complete an undergraduate degree in Environment, Sustainability, and Society and Creative Writing at Dalhousie University in Kjipuktuk (Halifax).

I work in a variety of mediums, often combining two or more mediums. Currently, I primarily work with mixed-media 2-D art, printmaking, and ceramics.

In addition to making my own art, you can often find me talking to cool people about the importance of art in relation to science, and why art works so well as a tool for change (see below for more info). I believe in the power of art to start conversations about the environment and have worked with youth, scientists, educators, and artists on projects relating to this concept. I’ve been recognized for this work by organizations internationally, including the National Geographic Society, the Ocean Project, and Starfish Canada for this work.

Select Awards

2023 Starfish Canada Top 25 Canadian Environmentalists Under 25

2022 Youthtopia 20 Under 20

2021 National Geographic Young Explorer

Speaking & Past Projects

My past work has primarily focused on using art for advocacy and the youth advocacy space. I started as a youth advocate when I was 15 and later worked to support youth advocates. I have a unique set of knowledge around best practices when it comes to engaging youth and their needs, which ensures the high quality equitable change is made.

I have experience creating by-youth-for-youth grant programs and multimedia resources to support youth advocates. I’ve also not only used art for advocacy as a tool for change myself, but I’ve also taught others about the importance of using art in their work and why it matters, whether that work be research, storytelling, education, or advocacy.

If you want to know more about why art is a powerful tool for change, or want to bring art into your educational or scientific space, you’re in the right place. If you’re interested in having me at your event, please reach out through my contact form here.

A tag with the phrase 'no bad blues' and a fern print, laying on piece of clothing in dim lighting.

because there’s no such thing as a bad blue.

No Bad Blues is the label under which I sell my art, which you can find under the “Shop” tab.

All my pieces are imagined and created by the sea on the traditional territory of the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, and Sc'ianew people (Victoria, BC).

Everything is thoughtfully designed with care and printed by hand on upcycled clothing. For anything I can’t make or print myself, I prioritize working with local photographers, sticker printers, and markets to support local and keep supply chains short.

Right now, I’m focusing on my handprinted FISH & FERNS collection.

This is art to keep you warm and it’s art that feels like home.