About Fiona Young
Biography
I never set out to become an artist—it felt as though art found me. In 2023, I discovered a love for creating still life photography. What I didn’t realise at the time was that, subconsciously, my images were helping me process years of trauma. Much of this stemmed from caring for my teenage child as they navigated mental health challenges.
Looking back at the symbolism in my work, I came to understand that the objects I chose carried meaning: fragility, beauty, recovery, resilience, and above all, hope.
Spending time in nature was crucial to my own recovery; the act of observing, gathering, and creating among trees and soil became a form of therapy. Nature, much like motherhood, absorbs and renews, offering solace and a sense of continuity when life feels fractured.
Photography became my therapy. A year later, I decided to share my work, believing it might also bring others a sense of hope and remind them of the strength of human resilience, the importance of our relationship with nature and the power of unconditional love.
