Lyn-Al’s Notable Works
Promoted ‘Young Art-Old History’
Lyn-Al Young along with her brother Robert, have hosted a multitude of workshops from their home educate, empower and engage indigenous youth who are away or disconnected from their families and culture. She is dedicated to this goal as her family’s slogan is ‘Young Art-Old History’ and they haveconducted workshops for over 15 years in native, corporate and school groups.
Collaborated with City of Yarra
The brother and sister dua have patterned with Korin Gamadji Institute (KGI) and MAYSAR as a collaborative effort with City of Yarrato hosted multiple workshops to students to help them learn to make traditional artefacts like boomerangs, shields, clapsticks and more. They also helped students visualise their stories through textile designing and painting. Victorian Indigenous Family Violence Strategy Community Initiatives Fund is the sponsored for these workshops.
Designed Carlton Football Club’s Guernsey
In an act that gained her a lot of recognition and praise as a designer was her design of the Carlton Football Club’s Indigenous Round guernsey. She worked and reimaged the logo which was extremely well received. Additionally, her design added depth and texture to the clothes. It was exciting for her fans to see her work being used during NAIDOC Week and people responded well to it.
Changing The Face of Fashion
Another accomplishment many people are bestowing on the young artistis that she is challenging the face of fashion. Her designs depict her ancestral lands, culture, roots and heritage which is so rich and vibrant. What’s more, her contribution to making wearable art is tremendous and people are always eager to wear her designs which speaks volumes about her work.
Lyn-Al’s Notable Works
Personalised Garments Made from High Quality Silks and Natural Dye
Designer Lyn-Al Young is an emerging artistfrom Melbourne. She creates unique works of wearable art, each with its own unique personal story and symbolism, using high-quality silks and natural dyes. Jirra Lulla, the director of Kalinya, had special pieces made by Lyn-Al for important occasions.
Because of herancestors struggled and sacrificed in order to provide a brighter future for their offspring, she feels tremendous pride in them. Her culture is her inspiration for all of her creative works, and it inspires her every day. She honours her culture and people by following in the footsteps of her ancestors and used cultural instincts and innovative spirit that have been passed down to create a better future for the next generation. She learned about this through stories from her parents and Elders, and it makes her stand strong and proud.
David Jones’ Emerging Designer
In their stores on Bourke Street in Melbourne and Elizabeth Street in Sydney, David Jones stocks Lyn-Al’s line. It is an honour for her to be selected as the first David Jones emerging designer! Elaborating more on her ngu-ng-ga-dhaany limited-edition collection she had the following words to say.
So far, it’s been such an amazing experience. In keeping with the NAIDOC theme, they can honour Aboriginal women as a result. To honour her family, the women in her family, and all women, she decided to make a collection.
In the language of her mother, ngu-ng-ga-dhaany is the word for carrier. Women carry themselves as well as their children, families, stories, histories, and nations. She says her mother, aunts, and grandmother all walk with dignity, posture, and grace. The colours and silks she used to create the textures represent various facets of a lady, while the colours and silks represent kindness, humility, and nurture. These qualities are related to the land and its various components, including the earth, water, and sky.
Invitation To Indigenous Entrepreneurs & Innovators Event with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
Lyn-Al was invited to the Indigenous Entrepreneurs & Innovators Event with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. She described it was the highlight of her career. The event served as a platform to honour Indigenous visionaries who have defied odds and ignited change through their entrepreneurial ventures and innovative endeavours. From revitalizing traditional art forms to spearheading sustainable technologies, these entrepreneurs embody the spirit of innovation deeply rooted in Indigenous culture and heritage.
The event showcased a diverse array of Indigenous success stories that spanned various industries. From the culinary arts to renewable energy, attendees were treated to an inspiring display of Indigenous ingenuity. Entrepreneurs shared their personal journeys, challenges they’ve overcome, and their aspirations for the future.
