Michaela Younge

Michaela Younge (b. 1993) is a South African contemporary artist whose creative journey began at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town, where she graduated in 2015 with distinctions in both her theoretical and practical studies. Younge's work often explores themes of memory, identity, and the human condition, featuring vibrant compositions that incorporate elements of fantasy and folklore.

Younge's career has been marked with several notable achievements. In 2022, she presented a solo booth in the curated Tomorrows/Today section at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, where she was awarded the most promising Artist Award. In 2021, she showcased new work in a solo exhibition titled "Gossip From The Palace" at SMAC Gallery in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Her creative endeavors continued into 2020 with a presentation as part of the SMAC's Artist Room series in Cape Town, and an immersive virtual experience titled "Everything Must Go", in collaboration with The Plot Gallery for the virtual edition of FNB Art Joburg 2020. In 2019, Younge held a solo exhibition, "Nothing Bad," at SMITH in Cape Town and a solo presentation, "It's Low Tide and I’m Scraping the Rocks," at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London.