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Marilyn Crying (New York)” is by Russell Young, a British Pop artist best known for his large-scale silkscreen paintings of cultural icons. The unique, hand-pulled print depicts one of Young’s most popular portraits of the infamous Marilyn Monroe in a distressed state. This artwork is printed using original colors that Young hand-mixes and titles. These pigments are sourced from around the world—from a mountainside in Waimea Canyon, Kauai, to a pigment shop in Florence that dates its lineage to pre-Renaissance times. Utilizing his characteristic Diamond Dust process, Young creates a shimmering, textured surface, which he has set against a vibrant hue dubbed Candy Apple Red. The piece embodies his prominent exploration of stardom, excess, and the complicated nature of the American Dream. Measuring 62 inches tall by 48 inches wide, the piece includes the artist’s signature.
