Lillian Young is a Black artist and educator.

“The censorship and reduction currently happening in our nation is not new. The erasure of  Black history (or any contributions made by any minority groups) has been happening since the birth of this nation. In order to fight back it is important to try to preserve the memories of the good and bad. Without both, we will continue to lose the plot.”

Historical artist Lillian Young describes herself as a painter who moonlights as a printmaker and her works depict forgotten or muted moments in Black history and the Black experience. She focuses on lesser-known black figures, stories, and objects that are commonly known by the black communities, and wants her art to start a dialogue between people about the current racial issues faced today.

Lillian's works are based on historical documents and photos from various archives. Her incorporation of text plays a large part in her practice, solidifying the actuality of the events she depicts.