Marilyn Monroe Embroidery Art — Hand-Embroidered Portrait with Teal Gem Frame |

Description

There’s a version of Marilyn Monroe that feels effortless—
light, playful, almost spontaneous.

This piece interrupts that illusion.

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A vintage photograph is interrupted through embroidery, transforming the garment into a structured, hand-stitched form—
a black top that feels deliberate, almost architectural.

What was once soft becomes defined.
Held. Controlled.

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Teal thread extends through the skirt and into the surrounding space, introducing line and direction—
a subtle geometry that reframes the image.

Encircling the work, a faceted teal gem border amplifies that tension:
ornament meets precision, glamour meets structure.

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This is not a reproduction, but a reworking.

An icon reimagined through contrast—
softness against control, image against construction.

Details

• Hand embroidery on vintage-style printed fabric

• Mounted in wooden embroidery hoop

• Approx. size: 5″ x 8″

• Ready to hang