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Billy Bert Young is a painter whose work draws from a wide range of visual motifs, including nostalgic advertisements, movie posters, children’s book illustrations, and historical prints. His densely layered compositions reward multiple viewings, blending high realism with pop culture and collage. Young’s paintings radiate a carnivalesque energy that feels both familiar and fantastical, presenting visual puzzles rich with symbolism that invite viewers to construct their own narratives. Away from the studio, Young’s process is rooted in avid sketching and collecting, giving old magazines, artist publications, deaccessioned textbooks, and vintage advertisements new life through his work.