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City of God

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‘Lil Zé’

Yost captures the raw unflinching portrayal of life in a Brazilian favela from the classic movie ‘City of God’ in his latest work.

36” x 36”

acrylic on panel

Custom black gallery floating frame

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2025

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West of Everything

The West,
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Riders, open land, and the emotional geography of the American West—rendered through gesture, atmosphere, and memory.

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Painting the West from the inside out.

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