Russell Young, Marilyn with Diamond Dust in Black & White, 2019

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Russell Young
Russell Young, Marilyn with Diamond Dust in Black & White, 2019
2019

About the Item

The ‘Marilyn with Diamond Dust’ in monochromatic black and white, is a silkscreen print created in 2019 by Russell Young. The work has a glittering superstar finish with thousands of Diamond Dust flakes, this artwork shines with incredible depth and fantastic glow. This newly released series is absolutely stunning, an edition of only 15 pieces makes this a truly exclusive print by Young. The layers of genuine Diamond Dust add a glamorous touch to the already romantic photo of the American Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Her soft expression is of natural elegance and adds a subtle warmth of familiarity and romance. This piece is framed in a custom made museum quality black glossy lacquer frame that adds the finishing touch to this work, ready to hang for installation. The custom framed dimensions measure approximately: 46 x 37 x 1.75 in. / 117 x 94 x 4.5 cm. Signed and Numbered by the Artist in the lower right corner. ‘Marilyn with Diamond Dust’ comes with the Arton seal of approval for authenticity, quality, and exquisite condition. Questions on this piece? Send us a note or call us directly, we'd love to talk with you. Rusell Young, born in 1959, began his artistic career studying photography, film and graphic art at the Chester Art College. He was taken on as an assistant for an Australian photographer, Christos Raftopoulos, who met Young while he was living on the streets of London, homeless. The artist pursued his career in photography by immersing himself into British nightlife, he began his own projects shooting live performances of well-known musical artists such as R.E.M. and the Smiths. This initial exposure helped him to land work photographing for magazines, album covers, and portraits of famous artists and celebrities such as Morrissey, Bjork, Springsteen, Bob Dylan, New Order, and Diana Ross. His presence firmly grounded in the entertainment industry, Russell Young found himself directing music videos during the MTV boom, a vibrant career of contemporary art soon to follow. Despite his ties to pop culture and the mass market, Young would take extended breaks from directing to tend to his pastime of painting. Eventually, his hectic lifestyle as an editorial photographer and music video director could no longer fulfill his creative aspirations as it once had, deciding to pursue painting and transition into a full-time career as a fine artist. As a painter, Russell Young is known for his portraits of iconic figures, the recurring subject across his oeuvre. Focusing on these celebrated idols for their impact on society and culture, his recognizable images are often compared to that of pop artist, Andy Warhol. Young’s recent work consists of combining painting and photography to achieve stunning results, including his notable and frequent use of Diamond Dust. The process of individually applied crystals that are pressed into the surface of his artworks, creates a mesmerizing effect that makes each piece spectacularly unique. This remarkable technique produces beautiful images, but is not done so without conceptual purpose, by combining nostalgic imagery with luxurious material, Young believes he can glamorize any image, while seducing the viewer to have a push and pull effect, merging past and present, contemporary with a bittersweet note of time gone by. Russell Young currently lives and works in New York City. To learn more about this artist and see other available artworks, please visit our website.

Creator:
Russell Young (1959, American, British)
Creation Year:
2019
Dimensions:
Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
Medium:
Screen
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
2010-
Framing:
Frame Included
Framing Options Available
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU83517042302