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Russell Young — Sid Vicious
Russell Young

Sid Vicious

2006

Rendered in Russell Young's signature style of high-contrast silkscreen printing on canvas, this striking portrait captures the raw, defiant energy of punk icon Sid Vicious. Bold, graphic tones and a saturated color palette echo the visual language of pop art while evoking the anarchic spirit of the Sex Pistols era. Young transforms a moment of rock and roll notoriety into a haunting, larger-than-life image that blurs the line between celebrity worship and cultural mythology.

Medium
screenprint on canvas

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Russell Young, Sid Vicious, 2006

Rendered in Russell Young's signature style of high-contrast silkscreen printing on canvas, this striking portrait captures the raw, defiant energy of punk icon Sid Vicious. Bold, graphic tones and a saturated color palette echo the visual language of pop art while evoking the anarchic spirit of the Sex Pistols era. Young transforms a moment of rock and roll notoriety into a haunting, larger-than-life image that blurs the line between celebrity worship and cultural mythology.

Medium
screenprint on canvas
Year
2006
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Punk Icon, Cultural Commentary, Bold Colors, Rock Iconography, Male Artist, Bold Contrast, Provocative Mood, Music Icon, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Canvas, Screenprint, Pop Art, Celebrity Subject, Portrait, Monochromatic, Screen Print, Bold Graphic Style, Punk Culture

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