Russell Young
BIOGRAPHY
Russell Young Biography - 20 years ago British photographer Russell Young first began capturing celebrity culture. Photographing George Michael for the sleeve of his album titled “Faith” would be the assignment that launched Russell Young's career. Before Russell Young knew it he was shooting musicians like Morrissey, Springsteen, Dylan and many other celebrities. The next natural step was directing music videos; Russell Young directed a hundred music videos during the heyday of MTV.
Diamond Dust
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Gold Painting
"Reach out and touch faith," 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Monroe Rose Painting Diptych
"Reach out and touch faith," 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Elvis Gun Painting
Elvis "Taking Care of Business" Gun
Russell Young - Triple Gun Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen
Russell Young - Marilyn Goddess Pink Painting
"My crush with eyeliner," 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust, 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Goddess Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust, 2009
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust
Russell Young - Mick Jagger Painting
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen
Russell Young - Marilyn Glamour Painting
Acrylic and diamond dust on linen
Russell Young - Marilyn Desire
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust screen print on linen
Russell Young - James Dean Black and White Painting
Cream and black acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust on linen
Fame + Shame
Russell Young - Pete Doherty/Ian Brady
Silkscreen, 2007
Russell Young - Kate Moss/Myra Hindley
Silkscreen
Russell Young - Easy Rider
Silkscreen on canvas, 2006
Russell Young - Magnificent Seven
Magnificent Seven, 2007
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Red Painting
Red and black acrylic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marlon Brando on Bike Red Print
Screenprint on Coventry paper
Russell Young - Marlon Brando Print
Screenprint on Coventry paper
Russell Young - James Dean Pink Print
Screenprint on somerset paper
Russell Young - Magnificent Seven Print
Silver enamel on black Coventry paper with diamond dust
Pig Portraits
Russell Young - Jim Morrison Print
Acrylic paint screenprint on somerset paper
Russell Young - Elvis Presley Print
Acrylic paint screenprint on somerset paper
Russell Young - David Bowie
Acrylic and enamel screenprint on linen, 2008
Russell Young - Johnny Cash
Acrylic paint screen print on canvas, 2004
Russell Young - Charles Manson
Screenprint on canvas, 2002
Russell Young - Sid Vicious
Screenprint on canvas, 2001
Russell Young - Al Capone
Acrylic paint screen print on canvas, 2002
Russell Young - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Screenprint on canvas, 2002
Russell Young - Frank Sinatra
Screenprint on canvas, 2002
Russell Young - Al Pacino
Acrylic paint screen print on canvas, 2004
Russell Young - Jane Fonda
Acrylic paint screen print on canvas, 2002
Russell Young - Dennis Hopper
Acrylic paint screen print on canvas, 2004
Marilyn Crying
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Gold Painting Diptych
Atomic gold and black metallic paint on linen, 2009
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying Triptych
Marilyn Crying Triptych
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying (Red)
Marilyn Crying (Red)
Auction Highlights
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying (Pink)
Acylic on canvas with diamond dust, painted 2008
Russell Young - Marilyn Crying (Black and White)
Acrylic on canvas with diamond dust, painted 2008
Russell Young - Marilyn Desire (Black and White)
Acrylic on canvas with diamond dust, painted 2010
Elizabeth Taylor
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor 1
Acrylic paint and enamel on linen
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor 2
Acrylic paint and enamel on linen
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor 3
Acrylic paint and enamel on linen
Russell Young - Elizabeth Taylor 4
Acrylic paint and enamel on linen
The Queen is Dead
Russell Young - Sid Vicious (It Was Dark as I Drove)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - Brando Bike (Don't Talk to Me About Heroes)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - James Dean (Don't Talk to Me About Heroes)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - Liz Taylor (And if a Double Decker Bus Crashes into Us)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - Brando Bike (The Death of a Disco Dancer)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - David Bowie (The Death of a Disco Dancer)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - Sid Vicious (It's Your Big Day in the North)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - Jim Morrison (Oh Man Did You F*ck It)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas
Russell Young - Mick Jagger (Dance, Dance, Dance)
Silkscreen, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas