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Russell Young Grace Kelly For Sale
Russell Young
Grace Kelly, 2010
Acrylic Paint, Enamel, and Diamond Dust Screen Print on Linen
38 x 30 in 96.5 x 76.2 cm
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Unique Impression
About this work
This striking screen print captures the iconic Grace Kelly in Russell Young's signature diamond dust technique. The portrait renders the Hollywood legend and Princess of Monaco in bold, high-contrast imagery that recalls both vintage photography and contemporary pop aesthetics. Acrylic paint and enamel combine with shimmering diamond dust on linen, creating a luminous surface that shifts and catches light as the viewer moves. The restrained palette and graphic composition emphasize Kelly's timeless elegance while the sparkling medium adds a layer of glamour befitting her legendary status. Young's work bridges the legacy of Warhol's celebrity portraits with a distinctly modern sensibility, appealing to collectors who appreciate both art historical references and contemporary innovation. This piece exemplifies his ongoing exploration of fame, beauty, and cultural memory through the lens of mid-century iconography. The diamond dust technique, a hallmark of Young's practice, elevates the screen print into a precious object that commands attention in any collection focused on portraiture or pop-influenced contemporary art. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History
Grace Kelly · Russell Young · Pierre Berge & Associes · 2013-06 · $6,966
Grace Kelly · Russell Young · Pierre Berge & Associes · 2012-12 · $0
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About the Icons Series
Russell Young's Icons series stands as a defining body of work in contemporary pop art, celebrating the cultural figures who shaped modern fame and legend. Through screenprinting and mixed media techniques, Young reimagines portraits of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Jim Morrison, and Brigitte Bardot—subjects that have captivated the world across decades. Each work captures the duality of celebrity: the glamour and the tragedy beneath the surface.
Young's approach to these legendary figures demonstrates his mastery of color, repetition, and composition, transforming iconic photographs into vibrant contemporary statements. The series explores themes of immortality, cultural obsession, and the human cost of fame. Works like Marilyn Glamour—available in multiple colorways including striking pink and black-and-white editions—showcase the artist's ability to recontextualize familiar imagery with fresh aesthetic power.
The Icons series remains highly collectable, representing a significant moment in pop art's evolution and commanding strong market interest among serious collectors. Enquire for current availability and acquisition of these sought-after works.
About Russell Young
Russell Young is a British artist known for his bold screenprinted paintings of cultural icons — Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Diana, and others — overlaid with dripping enamel and glitter. Working in the tradition of Pop Art, Young investigates celebrity, image, and the gap between icon and reality. His work is represented by Guy Hepner in New York.