Angels in Duality, c.1992 Mixed media on Masonite 21.5 X 38 in (54.61 x 96.52 cm)
Hand signed “Young” upper right corner Provenance: acquired directly from the artist’s studio mid-1990s
It is the most peaceful of portraits. Two angels bearing halos, side by side in quiet conversation and reflection, set amidst the Young’s signature shibui-like painterly ambience. Brush stroke is foundational here. The angels, tranquil and soft, showcase the artist’s use of simple line while the background, painted slightly out of focus, alludes to the vibrant urban mix of the time. Young has created a spiritual tapestry of the tangible and ephemeral – a portrait exquisitely balanced as the angels themselves and a reminder of divine presence in daily life.