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Russell Young
BIOGRAPHY
Russell Young Biography - 20 years ago British photographer Russell Young first began capturing celebrity culture. Photographing George Michael for the sleeve of his album titled “Faith” would be the assignment that launched Russell Young's career. Before Russell Young knew it he was shooting musicians like Morrissey, Springsteen, Dylan and many other celebrities. The next natural step was directing music videos; Russell Young directed a hundred music videos during the heyday of MTV.
Auction Highlights
Russell Young - Pete Doherty/Ian Brady
Silkscreen, 2007
Russell Young - Kate Moss/Myra Hindley
Silkscreen
Russell Young - Sid Viscous
Screenprint on paper, 2002
Russell Young - Elvis Presley
Screenprint on paper, 2002
Russell Young - Easy Rider
Silkscreen on canvas, 2006
Russell Young - Magnificent Seven
Magnificent Seven, 2007
Dirty, Pretty Things
Russell Young - Kurt Cobain Painting
"I will let you down, I will make you hurt," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Laughing Close Up Painting
"You're a top shop princess, a rock star too," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Pink Close Up Painting
"And you can have it all, my empire of dirt," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Laughing Painting
"If loneliness meant world acclaim, everyone would know my name," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Pink Painting
"Reach out and touch faith," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Rose Painting
"Reach out and touch faith," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Gold Painting
"Reach out and touch faith," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Rose Painting Diptych
"Reach out and touch faith," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Laughing Pink Painting
"If loneliness meant world acclaim, everyone would know my name," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying
Marilyn Crying
Diamond Dust
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Painting
"Oh that boy's a slag," 2009
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor Gold Painting
Atomic gold and black acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Elvis Gun Painting
Elvis "Taking Care of Business" Gun
Russell Young - Triple Gun Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen
Russell Young - Marilyn Goddess Pink Painting
"My crush with eyeliner," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Goddess Gold Painting
"My crush with eyeliner," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Goddess Silver Painting
"My crush with eyeliner," 2009
Russell Young - James Dean Painting
"You're not from NYC, you're from Rotherham," 2008
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust, 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Goddess Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust, 2009
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust
Russell Young - Elvis Gun Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Painting (Small)
"Oh that boy's a slag," 2009
Russell Young - James Dean Black and White Painting
"You're not from NYC, you're from Rotherham"
Fame + Shame
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Aqua Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Green Painting
Green and black acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Blue Painting
Blue and black acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Red Painting
Red and black acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Red Painting
Red and black acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Pink Painting
Pink and black acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Painting
Black and white acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Gold Painting Diptych
Atomic gold and black metallic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Gold Painting
"You know he'd be trouble right before the very first kiss," 2008
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Painting
"You know he'd be trouble right before the very first kiss," 2008
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Pink Painting
"You know he'd be trouble right before the very first kiss," 2008
Russell Young - Magnificent Seven Painting Diptych
Acrylic paint on canvas, 2008
Russell Young - James Dean Lead
Screenprint on lead, 2008
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Red Print
Screenprint on Coventry paper
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Print
Screenprint on Coventry paper
Russell Young - James Dean Pink Print
Screenprint on somerset paper
Russell Young - Magnificent Seven Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust, 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying White Painting
"You know he'd be trouble right before the very first kiss," 2008
Russell Young - Mick Jagger Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen
Pig Portraits
Russell Young - Jim Morrison Print
Acrylic paint screenprint on somerset paper
Russell Young - Elvis Presley Print
Acrylic paint screenprint on somerset paper