Laura Ahola-Young
Using precise research and study of plant physiology, Laura Ahola Young explores the scientific structures of plants. Her meticulous paintings often feature complex patterns and labored marks. During her residency, she created paintings that explore how an organism’s appearance is informed by its adaptations for survival.
About the Artist
Laura Ahola-Young develops work that incorporates scientific research, the Pacific Northwest and personal narrative. Originally from northern Minnesota, she has been influenced by landscapes, winters, ice and resilience. Ahola-Young received her MFA from San Jose State University in 2001 and currently resides in Pocatello, Idaho, where she is associate professor of art at Idaho State University.
Gallery
Laura Ahola-Young, "ThongWeed," graphite, 2021.
Laura Ahola- Young, "Mermaids Teacup," graphite on board, 2021.
Laura Ahola-Young, "Algae," oil on board, 2021.
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