Billy Borgerd

Studio Member since 2010

b.1986

Billy Borgerd’s artwork is influenced by his love of wrestling, movies and action heroes. His paintings express the depth and intensity of these themes through dark under-painting tempered by vibrantly hued details.

“I do all the wrestlers. I like them. I’ll watch them on TV. It’s easy. I gotta draw more of them today. “

Borgerd’s artwork continually evolves while remaining indelibly linked to the early years of his practice. His works feature larger than life characters rendered in strong tones and bold lines. Elemental shapes are assembled to represent his characters. Environments are addressed with intentional vagueness, allowing the subjects to take center stage.

“I like to draw them. The big guys. I can see the faces on them.”

Borgerd’s artwork has been exhibited at the Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin, and has been featured on studio merchandise.