
Audrey Hepburn
1 work

Steve McQueen, 2004
Acrylic screen print on canvas in light blue and magenta
62 x 48 Inches
Unique impression
This dynamic screen print depicts the legendary actor Steve McQueen, rendered in vibrant light blue and magenta hues that create a striking pop art aesthetic. Young employs his signature diamond dust technique combined with acrylic screen printing, building luminous layers that capture McQueen's iconic status while transforming the Hollywood star into a contemporary cultural monument. The bold color palette and large-scale format emphasize the work's commanding presence, while the deliberate texture and finish create an interplay between surface and image that rewards close viewing. Russell Young's portraits of cultural icons have become highly sought after by collectors worldwide, and this 2004 work represents an important example from his celebrated series exploring fame and American mythology. By reimagining Steve McQueen through the lens of pop art, Young connects the legacy of Warhol's celebrity portraits with contemporary artistic practice, offering collectors a sophisticated meditation on stardom and cultural memory. The substantial dimensions ensure impressive visual impact in any collection. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
Price on Application

Steve McQueen · Russell Young · Heritage Auctions · 2023-08 · $1,938

Steve McQueen, from Pig Portraits · Russell Young · Christie's · 2009-10 · $1,875

Steve McQueen (from Pig Portraits series) · Russell Young · Los Angeles Modern · 2022-09 · $1,750

Russell Young's Pig Portraits series represents a pivotal moment in contemporary pop art, merging satirical social commentary with vibrant visual impact. Young's distinctive silkscreen technique transforms iconic figures and cultural symbols into striking compositions that challenge conventional portraiture. This collection features notable works including Elvis TCB Pistol and Steve McQueen, showcasing Young's ability to deconstruct celebrity culture through unexpected imagery.
Created during a period of heightened cultural examination, these pieces reflect Young's signature approach of appropriating and recontextualizing recognizable subjects. The series demonstrates technical mastery in color layering and compositional balance, hallmarks that have established Young as a significant voice in contemporary art markets. Collectors appreciate the series for its intellectual depth alongside its bold aesthetic appeal.
The Pig Portraits works command attention as both standalone pieces and as part of Young's larger body of work exploring fame, identity, and consumer culture. Each piece carries the provenance and quality expected of established contemporary practice. Inquire for availability and detailed provenance information on individual works from this influential series.

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.