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Billy Colbert
My work can be described as visual folklore. I am intrigued by
the lost art of story telling and its ability to captivate an
audience. As a result, I try to captivate the viewers of my artwork
and allow then to feel the experience of those whose lives are
represented in my art. I compose imagery, literature, and nature
in a layered atmosphere that serves to document the past and form
a foundation for the future.
The process begins with a base material of used commercial photography
paper, which is used to create an atmosphere. Next, a layered
combination of paint, screen-printed images, random patterns and
text are applied over the photography paper. Once the desired
effect is created, screen-printed images of enlarged vintage photographs
are added, followed by additional layers of paint and screen-printing
to complete the work.
These pieces are not only about the surface, but also about the
layers of complexity that compose the lives of mankind. Often,
stereotypes strengthen because no time is taken to explore the
complexity of individuals’ lives. If individuals were to
take time, we would all gain a greater understanding of humanity.
Similarly, my work also deals with the battle of man versus machine—the
more society relies on ‘machine,’ the more we detach
from humanity and understanding.
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Billy Colbert
Soldier's Return, 2004
Silkscreen and mixed media on paper
20 1/2 x 28 inches
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Billy Colbert
Mommy Number 5, 2004
Silkscreen / mixed media on paper
15 x 25 inches
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Billy Colbert
Little Debbie, 2004
Silkscreen / mixed media on paper
35 3/4 x 45 1/4 inches
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Billy Colbert
All City, 2004
Silkscreen / mixed media on paper
9 1/2 x 16 inches
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Billy Colbert
Untitled, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
15 x 23 inches
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Billy Colbert
Sugar Daddy, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
48 x 72 inches
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Billy Colbert
Love For Sale, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
23 1/2 x 20 inches
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Billy Colbert
Luscious, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
31 1/2 x 34 1/2 inches
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Billy Colbert
Joy Ride, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
14 3/4 x 21 inches
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Billy Colbert
Carrying the Burden of Daddy's Luggage, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
48 x 72 inches
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Billy Colbert
A Disagreement, Yeah an Argument, 2006
Mixed media on canvas
30 x 40 inches
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Billy Colbert
Young Love, 2005
Silkscreen and mixed media mounted on aluminum
20 x 24 inches
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