Caroline R. Young is inspired by Asian cultures and stories that explain the mysteries of the universe. Her medium is watercolor, acrylic, and gouache on Japanese silk. The technique she uses is the labor-intensive “gongbi” style of traditional Chinese brush painting, whereby multiple light washes of color are applied in successive layers to build up the intensity of colors taking up to 8 weeks to complete a 30” x 20” painting. Through her work, Caroline hopes to share the culture of a civilization over five thousand years old, as well as to give some insight into the motivations, aspirations, and ethos of modern-day China.
