The Birth of Marilyn — Hand-Embroidered Marilyn Monroe Art

Description

Marilyn Monroe emerges from the sea in this whimsical tribute to Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, where Old Hollywood glamour meets Renaissance mythology.

Featuring a black-and-white photograph of Marilyn on the beach, this one-of-a-kind artwork transforms the legendary screen siren into a modern-day Venus. A delicate seashell comes to life with peach and champagne-colored embroidery, shimmering beads, and pearl-like embellishments. Small embroidered motifs float around her, adding a playful, surreal touch.

Blending fashion history, cinema, and traditional needlework, this piece celebrates Marilyn’s enduring allure and the timeless fascination with the female muse.

Details

• Artwork size: 5” × 7”
• Original mixed-media textile artwork
• Black-and-white photograph printed on fabric
• Hand embroidery with dimensional stitching, beads, and pearl-like embellishments
• Presented with an ivory mat
• Handmade in Brooklyn, New York

A little Botticelli. A little Hollywood. Entirely Marilyn.