Dreamland will be a two-location exhibition by Russell Young. The April 11th American debut in New York City will be followed by a focus of works on paper opening the following week in Toronto on April 17th.
In Dreamland, Young has expanded his canon of imagery with an array of stunning new subject matter, while continuing the thematic visual conversation around pop culture that has made the artwork of Russell Young an international sensation in galleries, art fairs and museum collections for over 25 years. Inspired by his life in California and the global fascination with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, the artist describes Dreamland as a continuation of what he calls the “fame and shame of America.”
Growing up in Northern England, Young was drawn to the exciting and fast-paced worlds of music and entertainment in cities like London, New York and LA. He began his career working as a photographer and videographer, directing music videos and shooting fashion models and rock stars. Perhaps most notably, Young photographed George Michael for the iconic Faith album sleeve in 1987.
After moving to America and becoming inundated by a new world of visual stimulation, Young applied his photography skills to the complex practice of silkscreen printing on paper, canvas and linen. Young’s work evolved quickly as he became the first artist to harness the “diamond dust” application as a primary medium – a process originally invented by the legendary Andy Warhol in the 1980’s. This new look catapulted Young to the top of an erupting 90’s art scene, as he became known for his eye-catching contemporary style of painting with a luxurious yet raw aesthetic. Fame and shame.
Today, Russell Young is a house-hold name in pop art, blending beauty and edge with a bold selection of muses painted in his signature style of acrylic and enamel silkscreen, finished by glimmering diamond dust. With Dreamland, Russell Young brings life and electricity befitting for the likes of Elvis, Jagger, Kate Moss, The Beatles and more.
Care to dream? Please RSVP to join us for the opening reception of Dreamland on Thursday, April 11th at Taglialatella Galleries in Chelsea from 6-8pm, located at 229 10th Ave. in New York City. The reception is RSVP-only and capacity is limited, as the artist will be in attendance. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the gallery [email protected]. Toronto’s opening will be a separate event, and admission is by invite-only.
