Chelsea Young

Chelsea Young's artistic journey has evolved from creating large-scale oil paintings in urban Cape Town, South Africa, to blending textiles and oil paintings in her Botswana studio. Renowned for its natural beauty, Botswana, with its Kalahari Desert and Okavango Delta, provides a stunning backdrop for her work.

With a Fine Art degree from the University of Stellenbosch, Chelsea excelled in exploring "art as experience", examining how colour and scent affect the human body. In 2022, she expanded her creative horizons through residencies in Kenya's Rift Valley and Andore, India. These transformative experiences shifted her focus towards intuitive, experiential, resembling internal landscapes.

Chelsea's travels deeply influence her art, merging life experiences with creative expression and inspiring a profound exploration of Africa's essence. She draws from the simplicity of existence, emphasizing a connection to life’s core. Her art invites viewers to connect with the beauty and depth of the human experience.