Marilyn Monroe – Bowie Bolt by Raymond

Description & Inspiration

This artwork fuses two timeless cultural icons: Marilyn Monroe, the ultimate symbol of Hollywood glamour, and David Bowie, the pioneer of artistic reinvention. By placing Bowie’s legendary lightning bolt across Monroe’s face, the painting unites classic beauty and avant-garde rebellion in a single, striking image.

Technique & Materials

Created with acrylic pouring and pop-art contrasts, Monroe’s radiant golden hair and vivid green eyeshadow shine against the minimalist background. The Bowie lightning bolt adds a rebellious twist, transforming Monroe’s timeless elegance into a bold statement of freedom, identity, and artistic crossover.

Impact & Meaning

This piece highlights the collision of Hollywood’s golden era and rock’s revolutionary spirit. Monroe embodies allure and vulnerability, while Bowie represents transformation and defiance. Together, they symbolize eternal reinvention and the courage to live beyond expectations.

Collectors Information

•Medium: Acrylic on canvas

•Original Size: 39,3×39,3 in / 100x100cm

•Availability: Limited Edition Prints

•Original size or 50% of the original

•Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Paper or Belgian Linen

•Numbered editions with certificate of authenticity

•Each edition is 3D scanned, produced in Amsterdam by a master printer, hand-numbered, and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

•Creation Year: 24. March 2020