Simon Claridge Marilyn Set of 3

A signed, limited edition silkscreen on paper with Diamond Dust by contemporary figurative artist Simon Claridge.

Upon graduating with a degree in fine art in 2002, Simon Claridge ended up working at and eventually managing an art gallery in Windsor. Whilst working in the gallery every day to pay the bills Simon painted feverishly every night; all the while harbouring the dream of one day having his work hung on the walls. Simon Claridge was having some small success with his work in local galleries and at the affordable art fair in London. However Simon was frustrated that things were not happening fast enough, so without the owners consent he took matters into his own hands and one weekend filled the windows of the gallery with his own canvases. By lunchtime of the first day they had sold everything. That was the last weekend he worked in the gallery!

Following the sell-out success of Fox Presents The Films of Marilyn: The Diamond Dust Collection, Simon has returned for 2018 with three stunning new pieces. Inspired by the timeless glamour of film star Marilyn Monroe, each artwork has a different story to tell.  In collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox, acclaimed artist Claridge was granted access to Fox Studio’s coveted archives to reveal new images of Marilyn Monroe.

Simon Claridge’s silkscreen renderings with diamond dust have been executed thoughtfully, to retain the essence of the original exposures and showcase the style of both artists. Simon has applied diamond dust to give this work an incredible glitter effect, building layer upon layer of colour and shade. Due to the delicacy of this artwork, we recommend collection from your local gallery.