Billy Vanilli

Billy Vanilli (b. 1995) is a Melbourne-based artist with a distinctive flair for incandescent realism. His paintings focus on the potency and meaning within seemingly insignificant moments. Beginning with written prompts, Vanilli recalls everyday observations, dreams and memories. Through painting, he explores how these moments transform, distort or become embellished with each revisit. The resulting imagery is luscious, complex and shimmers with a familiar sentimentality.