Young's process revolves around a thorough research practice into colour theory and an exploration of different cultural, social and scientific fields, prompted by her constant endeavour to discover and represent the many facets of the world around us.
Milan Young’s practice occupies a dynamic space between spontaneity and control, chaos and premeditation. Rooted in the legacy of Abstract Expressionism, her work embraces the element of chance, allowing the artistic gesture to guide the surface in unexpected ways. Yet, beneath this apparent freedom lies a rigorous structure: Young’s canvases are built upon deep chromatic research and a sustained thematic investigation into the complexities of the world around her. Drawing from colour theory as well as diverse cultural, social, and scientific fields, her paintings become sites of both intellectual inquiry and visceral emotion.
A key influence on Young’s work is her personal history, which finds expression in the fluctuating emotional registers of her mark-making. Each composition reflects the artist’s internal state at the time of creation, making her practice not only an aesthetic exercise but also an act of catharsis and self-exploration. This emotional dimension is reinforced by her diverse use of media: acrylic, oil, pastel, sharpie, graphite, charcoal, oil stick, and coloured pencil converge in layered and richly textured surfaces.
Milan Young, lives and works in Maryland, USA and is represented by Gillian Jason Gallery. Young exhibited in the UK for the first time in May 2022 at Eye of the Collector, London, where she sold out. In 2023, Young's work was exhibited in Tel Aviv with Sharon Golan Art Projects and in Claridge’s ArtSpace, London, in the group exhibition ‘Like Paradise’, curated by the renowned Ekow Eshun. In 2024, Young exhibited a solo presentation at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, held at Somerset House in London and exhibited in New York in a group show, ‘Codes & Colors’, at Hollis Taggart.
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The Sway of Form
15 May - 21 Jun 2025Each work draws from a distinct inspiration - the rhythm of dance, the fluidity of fashion, the emotional depths of personal experience, or the echoes of the Old Masters -...Read more -
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
Milan Young 10 - 13 Oct 2024GJG will be showcasing the works of Milan Young at our booth at 1-54 Contemporary African Art fair this week. Young is an emerging African-American artist whose dynamic and introspective work is gaining significant recognition in the contemporary art world. Her latest solo exhibtion, 'Third Stone from the Sun', takes inspiration from the Jimi Hendrix song of the same name. Just as Hendrix reflects on his place in the universe, Young uses this platform to reflect on her own life, particularly the challenges she faced during her recent recovery. This exhibition marks Young's first appearance at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair.Read more -
Trials of Vision
Milan Young 6 Oct - 5 Nov 2022'Trials of Vision' focuses on Young's stylistic evolution and personal growth, both as an artist and as a human being. Going through multiple 'trials' to refine and perfect her practice,...Read more
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1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2024
London, United Kingdom 10 - 13 Oct 2024GJG will be debuting at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair with solo booth exhibting a selection of works by Milan Young . This will be...Read more -
VOLTA 2024
Basel, Switzerland 10 - 16 Jun 2024GJG's stand has a specific focus on the linearity of art history, presenting a set of artists that effectively revisit a variety of artistic currents....Read more
