MEET THE ARTIST
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My story ꩜
Hi there! My name is Finn Young, I am a multidisciplinary artist from Omaha, Nebraska, now based in Chicago. As a multimedia artist, I delve into many different styles of making art, a lot of the time combining them into one piece. While I mostly work in painting, textiles, and sculpture, I am no stranger to photography, poetry, drawing, metalwork, and ceramics, just to name a few. All of my work generally revolves around the same themes, being nature, my past, the mystical, or any big, unexplainable feelings I have at the time of an artwork. Generally, I try to convey my feelings as a way to connect to others through my artwork, and to give a place of rest for those who feel the same. The color pallet I use changes based on the content of the piece, but I tend to be drawn to bright, harmonious colors to add to the visual aesthetic of whatever it is I’m trying to convey.
In every medium, my work is surrealist in nature. I love to combine abstract shapes and symbols with realism to successfully portray my ideas. It remains mysterious to any passing viewer, but as they look closer and start to analyze my work, the viewer starts to form their own ideas about the subject matter. It keeps my work both personal, yet vying to be interpreted by another. Some of the most frequently reoccurring symbols in my work include the spiral, stars, nature, and the nude form.
I also use found objects in my work, as in objects found in nature to add depth and texture to a lot of my work. They serve as a bridge to connect my work to the natural, outside world. These materials can include leaves, rocks, shells, and even trash, like an interesting shaped piece of metal or plastic. Working with outside materials is fun because they distort the shape of a piece and add a visual interest, something the viewer can immediately relate to, while saving something considered as trash and turning it into artwork.
While my work is very symbolist in nature, the ultimate goal of all my art is to connect with others through my artwork. I take a lot of inspiration from the symbolists and decadents of the late 19th century into the mid 20th century, and continuing. As a current student of the Art Institute of Chicago, I plan to experiment with my own practice and learn how it relates to other artists, both in history and those around me.
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My Brand ๋࣭ ⭑⚝
I created Finley's Ethereal Goods 2022 as a way to chase my dreams of becoming an artist full time, selling simple beaded jewelry and eventually moving into clothing design as I grew. My goal with my little business was to create pieces that were totally unique and inspire a sense of magic into the wearer's world, and I'm proud to say this goal continues to live on, with more resources and determination. More specifically, with the clothing side, I try to upcycle clothes and unwanted fabric as much as I can to breathe new life into them so that they have another chance of being loved, instead of ending up in a landfill. Today, I continue to express myself through the jewelry and clothing that I make, always trying to bring new ideas into the world of fashion and styling. I believe that feeling good in the clothing you're wearing and cherishing those pieces for as long as possible is the most important part about fashion. I'm proud to make pieces that people can call their favorite accessory/ clothing item, even I have a few for myself! I'm always so grateful for anyone who choses to invest their time and energy into my little baby called Ethereal, truly you all are making my dreams come true! <3
Professional Experience₊⊹
Ever since I was a teenager, I've been sharing my art with the public through social media, group shows, vending events, and solo shows of my own. I committed to selling my art in the fall of 2022, and was a reoccurring vendor for local Omaha community events such as the Yart Sales at the Cali House, Tilt23 artist shows, the Y Not market in lincoln, Art and Thrift at the Bay, GRRRL Camp, and the BFF summer markets. I've featured work in multiple group shows over the years, the most recent being Beyond the Bins at Clover24 in April 2026, Yummy's Fashion Show in September 2025, Loving People at Clover24 in August 2025, Perceptions of a Dreamer at the Local Art Plug in August 2025, and Art on the Bridge at the Omaha Bridge Studio in January 2025. I've had work featured in Star Deli, the BFF Gallery, Ming Toy, Burke's Pub, and a gallery in Sioux City.
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Most exciting of all, I had the honor to host my first solo art show at the BFF Gallery in March 2025, titled "The Reincarnation of Finn Young", where I explored themes of growing up and finding my voice as a very sensitive and sentimental person. During this show, I had the pleasure of hosting the local band Amphibaphobia for a mini concert! My second solo show was held at Ming Toy Gallery in Benson (Omaha, Ne), titled "Prophetic Dreams". In this exhibition I gathered together all the art I had made during a very low point in my life, and my journey in making a change to improve my quality of life. During this show, I also co-hosted a mini fashion show with Alyssa Schmitt, titled "Inner Ethereal" and "Ruffled". I've loved sharing my art throughout the years and being able to display it for others to experience, and I'm sure there will be more shows to come!
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