Audrey Hepburn
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Russell Young Mick Jagger (Wild Blue) For Sale
Russell Young
Mick Jagger (Wild Blue), 2023
Acrylic, oil based ink and diamond dust hand pulled screenprint on linen
62 x 48 in ; 157.5 x 121.9 cm
About this work
Russell Young’s celebrity portraits reimagine some of the most recognizable faces of the last century through a lens that is both glamorous and introspective. Working with iconic images of figures like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Kate Moss, Young elevates familiar pop-cultural symbols into textured, emotionally charged works of art. His signature use of diamond dust transforms each portrait into a shimmering surface that evokes the seduction of fame, drawing viewers in with brilliance before revealing the vulnerability embedded beneath. Rather than celebrating celebrity as spectacle, Young exposes the tension between public persona and private reality, capturing moments where charisma meets fragility. His large-scale silkscreens strip away the mythology surrounding these figures, allowing their humanity to come forward through subtle expressions, unresolved emotion, and the layered depth of his technique. By reframing icons through both glamour and grit, Young invites a reconsideration of fame itself—its power, its cost, and the complex individuals caught inside its glow.
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Auction History
Mick Jagger, Dirty Pretty Things · Russell Young · Los Angeles Modern · 2022-09 · $1,250
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About the Mick Jagger Series
Russell Young's iconic Mick Jagger series captures the legendary Rolling Stones frontman through bold, contemporary portraiture that merges fine art with popular culture. Created using silkscreen printing and acrylic techniques, these works exemplify Young's signature approach to celebrity imagery, transforming photographic sources into vibrant, expressive compositions.
The series includes standout pieces such as Mick Jagger Fur Parka Blue and Black and White, alongside variations featuring dramatic red lips and electric blue tones. Each work showcases Young's masterful use of colour and layering, elevating the subject beyond mere representation into commentary on fame, identity, and artistic legacy.
These prints represent significant examples of contemporary pop art, appealing to serious collectors who appreciate the intersection of music history and visual culture. Young's Jagger series has become increasingly sought-after in the secondary market, reflecting growing recognition of the artist's influence within contemporary art discourse.
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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.