Michael Young

 

COMMISSIONS & INSTALLATIONS


Artist’s Statement: I became interested in light and discovered film at Columbia College, and continued my studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison. My work in metals, wood, and lighting have informed my collaboration with architects and designers. My goal is to create the new antiques, by respecting tradition and creating work that scales to our new environments.
Although my work includes metals such as stainless steel, bronze, and copper, other materials including wood, ceramics, and lighting are treated as equals. I am able to balance the materials to respect the vision of the environment my clients wish to create. This balance creates pieces that are truly unique.
As an artist and craftsman, my work in metal and wood has a level of maturity that extends beyond the typical. Our collaboration can create memorable results that exceed expectations. Whether it is furniture, environments, or custom signage, my studio can help to create the message you wish to communicate.

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, FINE ARTS 1984 University of Wisconsin, Madison
PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE ARTS 1981 Columbia College, Chicago

COLLECTIONS
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Selected to create a sculpture for permanent display at the National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the museum’s opening. Commission included an entry way arch, 25 foot mural, and an exit arch.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE Chicago, Illinois
FOOTE, CONE & BELDING Chicago, Illinois
McDONALD’S CORPORATION Chicago, Illinois
GLENBROOK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Chicago, Illinois
HYATT HOTELS Chicago, Illinois
R.D.D. TOKYO Tokyo, Japan
WOOD OAKS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Northbrook, Illinois
LaPORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LaPorte, Indiana
Exhibitions
LAKEFRONT SCULPTURE EXHIBIT 2008-9 Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois
SCULPTURE WALK 2008-9 Evergreen, Colorado
ZENITH GALLERY 2008 Anniversary Show, Washington, DC
ODYSSEY 2004-10 Purdue North Central Sculpture Park , Westville, Indiana
ZENITH GALLERY 2007 Anniversary Show, Washington, DC
3D DISCOVERY 2007 Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City, Indiana
BEYOND BOUNDARIES 2006 Chicago Artist’s Month, Sedgwick Studios, Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO ARTIST’S MONTH 2005 Group Show, Sedgwick Studios, Chicago, Illinois
GENERATIONS 2004 Wood Street Gallery, Chicago, Illinois