Cathy Young

ARTIST STATEMENT

Cathy Young is a visual artist, and high school art instructor currently residing in Calgary, AB. She has a BFA from AUArts (formerly Alberta College of Art & Design) with a major in Sculpture, and a Bachelor of Education degree from The University of Calgary. Cathy is fascinated by details and textures found in nature, and incorporates these inspirations into her work. She integrates various mediums such as wool and fabric, printmaking, embroidery, dyes and paint in her work to build layers, achieving unique results. Cathy in engaged and involved in local art communities, and is constantly inspired by the creative process and developing as an artist.