Marilyn in full color 2

by Kai Saarto

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Marilyn in full color 2

Artist

Kai Saarto

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Digital Art - Acrylics

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Andy Warhol was one of the pioneers of the Pop Art movement and is perhaps best known for his iconic series of Marilyn Monroe paintings. Warhol's Marilyn paintings, which he created in the 1960s, are considered some of the most iconic images of the Pop Art movement.

Warhol was drawn to Marilyn Monroe's fame and glamour, and he used her image as a way to comment on the cult of celebrity and the role of media in shaping our perceptions of the world. His Marilyn paintings are characterized by their bold, graphic style and the repetition of the image, which was a hallmark of Warhol's artistic approach.

By using Marilyn Monroe's image in his art, Warhol sought to challenge traditional notions of beauty and value and to comment on the role of mass media in shaping our understanding of the world.

My pop art style painting of Marilyn Monroe should be seen as a humble homage to Warhol's legacy and to the enduring appeal of Marilyn Monroe as a cultural icon. It is a tribute to both Warhol and Marilyn, and a reflection on the enduring influence of pop art on contemporary culture.

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December 23rd, 2022

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