Audrey Hepburn
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Russell Young Jim Morrison For Sale
Russell Young
Jim Morrison, 2010
Atomic silver and milori blue silkscreen on linen
48 x 62 in 121.9 x 157.5 cm
About this work
This striking silkscreen depicts the iconic lead singer of The Doors in a powerful monochromatic palette. Young employs his signature technique of layering atomic silver and milori blue pigments on linen, creating a luminous surface that shifts dramatically with changing light. The oversized format commands attention while the metallic screen-printing process lends Morrison's image an ethereal, almost spiritual quality. The deliberate grain and contrast echo vintage photography, evoking the raw energy of 1960s counterculture. Young's work sits at the intersection of Pop Art legacy and contemporary celebrity iconography. His diamond dust technique and bold aesthetic choices have established him as a leading figure in modern screen-printing. This piece represents his ongoing exploration of fame, mythology, and American cultural identity. The large scale and museum-quality execution make it a significant addition to any contemporary collection, particularly for those interested in rock and roll heritage and post-Pop Art movements. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History
Jim Morrison (Atomic Silver) · Russell Young · Heritage Auctions · 2022-04 · $2,000
Jim Morrison (from Pig Portraits series) · Russell Young · Los Angeles Modern · 2022-09 · $1,950
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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.