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Russell Young — Elvis
Russell Young

Elvis

Russell Young's *Elvis* is a striking screenprint on canvas that channels the iconic imagery of the King of Rock and Roll through Young's signature blend of pop art and raw aesthetic sensibility. The work employs bold, high-contrast tones and a gritty, almost distressed quality that simultaneously celebrates and deconstructs Elvis Presley's legendary status as a cultural icon. Young's technique bridges the legacies of Warhol's celebrity-driven pop art with a darker, more visceral edge, transforming a familiar image into a powerful meditation on fame and mythology.

Medium
screenprint on canvas

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Under the Influence

March 4, 2015

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Russell Young, Elvis

Russell Young's *Elvis* is a striking screenprint on canvas that channels the iconic imagery of the King of Rock and Roll through Young's signature blend of pop art and raw aesthetic sensibility. The work employs bold, high-contrast tones and a gritty, almost distressed quality that simultaneously celebrates and deconstructs Elvis Presley's legendary status as a cultural icon. Young's technique bridges the legacies of Warhol's celebrity-driven pop art with a darker, more visceral edge, transforming a familiar image into a powerful meditation on fame and mythology.

Medium
screenprint on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cultural Icon, Bold Colors, 20th Century Iconography, Male Artist, 20th Century Imagery, Contemporary Artist, Canvas, American Artist, Pop Art, Celebrity Subject, Portrait, Screen Print, Elvis Presley

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