In A Gathering, Adam Young presents a striking portrayal of traditional coastal structures perched on tall stilts, their vivid red and gold tones glowing against a deep purple and blue backdrop. The tall, narrow buildings, with their exaggerated forms and vibrant hues, seem to rise from the ground like sentinels, creating a sense of both solitude and community. The rhythmic repetition of the stilts and the soft gradients of colour in the sky evoke a calm yet mysterious atmosphere, as if these houses are silently gathering to weather the elements together. Young’s bold use of colour and whimsical perspective brings life to these simple structures, transforming them into a vibrant and unified presence within the landscape, capturing the spirit of resilience and connection in coastal life.