YASSINE MEKHNACHE

Born in 1978

Lives and works in Paris

Abstract artwork featuring a large, intricate black line drawing of a tree on a yellow background with splashes of pastel colors like pink, purple, blue, and green scattered across the canvas.

Yassine Mekhnache is known for his richly layered paintings that combine pigment, sequins, embroidery-inspired techniques, and complex figurative compositions. His work draws on both contemporary painting and traditional craftsmanship, creating vibrant surfaces where ornament, memory, and narrative intersect. Through a meticulous attention to material and process, Mekhnache explores the relationship between personal histories and collective cultural heritage. His practice challenges distinctions between fine art and decorative traditions while celebrating the transformative potential of color and texture…

Yassine Mekhnache describes himself as a painter-embroiderer, a rare profession that he embraces with passion.

Featured works

Exhibitions

Abstract watercolor painting with splashes of red, yellow, pink, purple, blue, and orange, overlaid with intricate line drawings of plant-like shapes and circular motifs.

Summer Group Show

Next Level. The Hamid Khellafi gallery changes its level for a summer. After the opening of its cycle dedicated to Algerian artists in February 2025, and the first solo exhibitions of Chemsedine Herriche, Adlane Samet and Mehdi Djelil, the gallery inaugurates a new stage with … Read more

Galerie Hamid Khellafi

Close-up of a detailed, abstract artwork featuring a snake with intricate patterns and a colorful, textured background.

Murdiya

The exhibition Murdiya by Yassine Mekhnache, presented at the Galerie du 19M, explores the intersection between contemporary art and traditional craftsmanship. Through a series of textile-based works, the artist combines painting with… Read more

Galerie du 19 M

Abstract expressionist painting with splashes of pink, red, orange, yellow, gray, black, and white colors, featuring a textured white area in the center and dynamic brushstrokes across the canvas.

Domaine de Chamarande

Alchymia

The exhibition Alchymia by Yassine Mekhnache presents a body of work inspired by spirituality, travel, and cultural exchange. Shown at the Domaine départemental de Chamarande, the exhibition brings together paintings and videos... Read more

Artworks