Lyn-Al Young

About the Artist

Lyn-Al Young creates in the rhythm of her life song. Her creations celebrate her Gunnai, Waradjuri, Gunditjmarra, Yorta Yorta and Boonwurrung cultures as well as promote a sense of wellbeing through her thoughtful and spiritual creative process.  Her aim in every piece is that she ultimately arrives at a place of peace and that all who encounter her work receive the good spirit in which she created it in.

Artist statement 

Lyn-Al Young is the founding creative behind 'LYN-AL,' a name deeply rooted in the legacies of her grandmothers, with whom she shares not only her names and birthday but also a profound connection to her Gunnai, Waradjuri, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, Boon Wurrung cultures.

She views her creative process as an extension of her family’s legacy and her approach is to tune into the songs of her ancestors and to be a creator of Waluwin – healing as well as Gulbalanha a peacemaker and a fighter for truth.

At its core, Lyn-Al’s work is spiritual and ceremonial, forging deep connections with Country and her Ancestors, every element of her work is intentional with purpose, seamlessly interwoven like the natural world she draws inspiration from. 

Her creations offering an authentic reflection of her story as well as the stories others gift and entrust her to share and represent through her creative practices.

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