One of Warhol's most famous subjects, Marilyn Monroe is presented in bright luminous colours. Warhol published this painting in ten different colour combinations using a screen printing technique. In this painting, Warhol portrays Marilyn as the product of mass culture this tragic figure had become.
Choosing Natalie Portman for his rendition, the great Grubby asks a question of us all: "Is Natalie Portman an actor or will she be forever known as Padm� Amidala, despite whatever roles she performs in the future?" |
