News release Multimedia artist Naomi Young is set to unveil her latest solo art exhibit, “Textura,” at The Main in Old Town Newhall on Aug. 6. The exhibit will be open to the public through the end of September, showcasing 25 unique pieces spanning a wide range of mediums including soft chalk, colored pencils, watercolor, woven tapestries, mixed techniques, oil, acrylics and mosaics.
An opening reception is scheduled 7-10 p.m. Aug.
15. Young, originally from Jerusalem, is entirely self-taught. She discovered her artistic talents as an adult, finding joy and fulfillment in exploring various mediums.
“I didn’t know that I could do art until I tried as an adult. I never had any art supplies or lessons as a child, and now the child in me is making up for lost time,” she said in a news release. “When I paint in acrylics, I miss the texture of oil; when I paint in oil, I miss the softness of watercolor.
In between, I use pastels, alcohol ink, and a lot of mosaic. That’s the ADD in me that’s pulling me in every direction. I feel that exploring all mediums only adds interest to my day.
” A highlight of the exhibit is her passion for mosaics, an art form deeply rooted in ancient history. “Mosaic is my new passion; it connects me to an ancient form of art that’s been done for thousands of years, making an image from broken stones or tiles. Israel has its share of ancient mosaic floors of synagogues.
During my travels in Jerusalem, Barcelona, Athens and Rome, I’ve.