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Russell Young Marilyn Hope For Sale
Russell Young
Marilyn Hope, 2013
Acrylic paint, enamel screenprint with diamond dust on somerset paper
42 x 33 in; 106.7 x 83.8 cm; Edition of 50
About this work
Russell Young’s diamond-dusted Marilyn portraits capture the magnetic duality that has defined Marilyn Monroe’s legacy for generations. Using archival images of Monroe at her most radiant and most vulnerable, Young transforms her familiar visage into something newly intense and emotionally layered. The diamond dust coating shimmers like the flash of paparazzi bulbs, reinforcing the glamour that made Monroe an icon, while simultaneously underscoring the illusion and fragility behind her public persona. Up close, the glittering surface reveals subtle tension in her expression—moments of longing, introspection, or exhaustion that puncture the myth of perpetual perfection. Young’s portraits invite viewers to reconsider Marilyn not as a distant Hollywood symbol, but as a profoundly human figure shaped by the pressures of fame, desire, and expectation. Through scale, texture, and a careful balance of beauty and melancholy, these works celebrate Monroe’s enduring radiance while honoring the complexity that made her story one of the most compelling in popular culture.
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Auction History
“Marilyn Hope” · Russell Young · Dorotheum · 2020-11 · $38,397
Marilyn Hope (Persian Rose) · Russell Young · Ketterer Kunst · 2017-06 · $29,516
‘Marilyn Hope/Persian Rose’ · Russell Young · Dorotheum · 2015-11 · $42,951
Marilyn Hope/Persian Rose · Russell Young · Dorotheum · 2015-11 · $42,951
Marilyn hope · Russell Young · Van Ham · 2015-06 · $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.