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Ali Quad, 2011;
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out to be even more beautiful and iconic. First shown
in 2003, they proved a critical success and were exhibited in London and the US.
Several series followed Pig
Portraits, including Fame +
Shame, Rebel Rebel, Shoplifters of the World Unite,
Dirty Pretty Things, Bankrobber, American Envy, and
Only Anarchists are Pretty.
Young’s work has risen
to become broadly recognizable among collectors,
curators, and international
auction houses alike. The
artist has described his work
as a sort of soundtrack to
his life, loves, experiences,
and influences. His method
of working is to “search,
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destroy, and create.” He
likes to get his hands dirty in
the process of his art, “I like
the paint, dirt, blood, sweat,
tears, and mess of handpulling paintings in enamel,” Young said. “Screenprinting has a magic that
is instant and unique.” His
straightforward process and
hard-edged imagery are
balanced by a keen eye and
compositional awareness.
His larger-than-life silkscreen images are as compelling and glamorous as
the movie stars and musicians who comprise his
subject matter.
Many of the images coopted for Young’s work
come directly from estates
2015