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June 2021
Russell Young’s exhibition, Once Around, revisits the mugshots & glamour of our cultural icons
Artist Russell Young’s silkscreen, diamond-dusted series, Once Around, exhibits at The White Room Gallery in The Hamptons
The Hamptons, New York – British-American artist Russell Young, renowned for his diamond-dusted silkscreen paintings of cultural icons, exhibits his series, Once Around, at The White Room Gallery in The Hamptons.
Photographing the early gigs of famous rock and roll bands in 70s, 80s London, and shooting over 100 music videos during the height of MTV in the 90s, Young began his career surrounded by icons. Since then, he has made his own indelible mark in the art world with his signature diamond-dusted, silkscreen paintings of cultural icons examining both the darker sides of excess and the allure of pure stardom.
Once Around is a collection of silkscreen and diamond-dusted paintings featuring the likes of Elvis, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Kate Moss, Brigitte Bardot, and others. Pairing the infamous mugshots (some real and some manufactured) of these celebrities alongside the glitz and glamour of others reflects Young’s fascination with fame and its dual nature often oscillating between danger and promise.
Elizabeth Taylor once said: “I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.” The paintings in Once Around likewise fall from shimmering clouds with a cultural impact that continues to resonate with our understanding of celebrity today.
Details
The exhibition will run July 20, 2021 – August 15, 2021.
An opening reception will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST.
2415 Main Street
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
About Russell Young
Russell Young is a British-American artist best known for his large scale silkscreen paintings that have been collected by the likes of Barack Obama, Drake, Kate Moss, and many others. His first breakthrough was his photography of George Michael for the sleeve of the album Faith in 1987. Young photographed many music stars throughout the years including Morrissey, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, REM, The Smiths, Bauhaus, Diana Ross, Paul Newman, Björk, and many others. He also went on to shoot over 100 music videos for leading artists during MTV’s height in the 1990s.
Young’s current practice started with his sold-out show Pig Portraits in Los Angeles in the 2000s, when he began screen printing and incorporating his famous use of diamond dust. The many series that have followed have exhibited across the world in numerous galleries alongside masterclass artists, institutions, and cultural figures.
He currently lives in Southern California.
Website: www.russellyoung.com
Instagram: @bankrobbercalifornia
