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Russell Young Marilyn Crying (California) Serrano Pink + Black For Sale
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying (California) Serrano Pink + Black, 2013
Enamel & diamond dust screenprint on linen
26 x 19 in ; 66 x 48.3 cm
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 in Korea · Russell Young · Sotheby's · 2023-09 · $4,064
Marilyn in Korea · Russell Young · Artsy Auction · 2022-11 · $8,750
Marilyn in Korea · Russell Young · Sotheby's · 2022-09 · $0
Marilyn in Korea · Russell Young · Sotheby's · 2022-07 · $10,080
Marilyn Crying Diptych - Black & White · Russell Young · Christie's · 2020-10 · $35,049
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About the Marilyn Crying Series
The Marilyn Crying series represents Russell Young's distinctive exploration of grief and vulnerability through the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe. Executed across multiple vibrant colorways—from ethereal pastels like Alice Blue and Sky Blue to dramatic statements in Hellfire Red and Siren Blue—these works employ screen-printing and mixed media techniques that transform the subject into a meditation on mortality and loss.
Young's reimagining of Monroe transcends celebrity portraiture, presenting her as a symbol of human fragility rather than glamour. The series encompasses both clothed and nude variations, including the striking Marilyn Crying Nude and Black and the luminous Marilyn Crying Pink and Liquid Gold, offering collectors a range of aesthetic and conceptual approaches to the theme.
Created during a significant period in contemporary art's engagement with pop culture and mortality, the Marilyn Crying series has become highly sought after by serious collectors. Each work demonstrates Young's mastery of color theory and compositional impact, making these pieces valuable investments in contemporary portraiture.
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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.