Dustin Young was raised in Dumont, Minnesota. He studied Drawing and Painting at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Boston’s School of the Museum of Fine Arts, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has received numerous awards and accolades including the prestigious two-year artist residency at RedLine Contemporary Art in Denver, Colorado.

The subject matter of his work fluctuates from piece to piece, flowing between moments of clarity and confusion by employing a combination of abstracted and figurative drawings. Each drawing reflects the influence of shared memories of Americana that help define an American experience through personal history. Combining imagery collected from the Internet, pop-culture, and personal experiences develop an enigmatic narrative that allows the viewer to interpret the work through their own memories.

Young and his family reside in western North Dakota where he continues his art practice and serves on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Art Gallery + Science Center.