The debut solo exhibition, Beauty Plus, by Yale-trained artist Jasmine Ross, opened at Sunset House Los Angeles, drawing a full house of artists, collectors, designers, and cultural tastemakers for an evening celebrating art, identity, and community legacy.

Through a series of large-format photographs, Beauty Plus pays tribute to the final days of a beloved Black-owned beauty supply store in New Haven that served its community for over 30 years. Ross’s work re-examines the beauty supply as both sanctuary and contradiction, a space where self-expression, commerce, and culture converge.

The exhibition opening featured a live performance by Marc E. Bassy and DJ sets from P-Lo + Aux Cord, Major League, and GULU, set against an immersive installation inspired by the store’s original layout. Guests experienced the exhibition alongside cocktails, brand partners, and a creative crowd that bridged art, fashion, and music.

Attendees included Sherri McMullen, P-Lo, Marc E. Bassy, Carlita Landrum, Ashley Bias, and other leading voices across beauty and culture. The evening’s partners included ILIA, PATTERN Beauty, and Sweet July, with catering and product contributions from local Black-owned businesses.

Images courtesy of Chrissy Walker Public Relations