Painter
Billy Al Bengston
Billy Al Bengston was an American painter associated with postwar Los Angeles who adapted automotive lacquer, enamel, aluminum, and high-gloss finishing methods to fine-art painting.
Billy Al Bengston quick facts
A concise reference for his materials, subjects, and painting approach.
| Born | 1934 · Dodge City, Kansas, U.S. |
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| Died | 2022 |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Lacquer paint · Enamel paint · Oil and acrylic materials |
| Common supports | Composition board, Masonite, and aluminum |
| Known for | Bringing motorcycle and custom-vehicle finishing methods into polished paintings associated with Los Angeles Pop and Finish Fetish |
Sources: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, MoMA: Gregory, and LACMA: Tom.