Green Art
My Art is often inspired through my attraction to discarded items. When something has been used extensively it tells a story and acquires the personality of its user. The more damaged by age and wear, the deeper the connection and inspiration I find.
Though I often use patinas and other methods to enhance my creations, there is nothing like the corrosion and color that naturally happens from use and elements. I often create an entire collection from old cars, farm equipment, tools and miscellaneous found pieces.
The inspiration for many of this years’ shows came from a collection of plow discs. Before cleaning each piece, I studied the patterns of rust that had developed and followed these patterns throughout the design. These organic shapes are unique to each piece, much like petroglyphic patterns found in clouds, shells, rocks, etc.
I am thankful for the opportunity to share each pieces visual story and view much of my art as Green Art.
Feel free to contact me (208) 278-5818 or Email
if you have questions or interest in a custom piece.
Click any image to view Gallery
About Pattie Young
I started out as an editorial cartoonist for my hometown newspaper while in high school. After attending numerous classes in the San Francisco Bay area, I found I was drawn to shape and space. Attending the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Ca I was recruited by K.Q.E.D. as a graphic designer for advertising, set design and on air preparations. After holding numerous art positions in a wide variety of mediums, I moved to Idaho in the mid 90s working for an advertising agency in Boise. Transferring my art and background into metal over the last 10+ years has been fulfilling.
My art is often inspired through my attraction to discarded items. I look for the story that a shape, piece of rust or discarded item is trying to tell and then am able to resurrect it into art. When something has been used extensively it tells a story and acquires the personality of its user. The more damaged by age and wear, the deeper the connection and inspiration I find.
When I see that I have reached a viewer’s senses, be it through contemplation, humor or the inquisitiveness of being drawn to reach out and touch a piece of my art, I appreciate knowing that its inspiration has been shared.
The majority of my work is commission pieces for private collection and businesses. Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to mentor students, creating and donate pieces to support many donation based projects, 4H and schools.
Considering myself a reclaimed artist, I am thankful for the opportunity to share the life and visual story in each pieces creation..
