Be Bold by Bianca Lever

In the Inspiring Icons series, a portrait of Hollywood star and sex symbol of the 1950s Marilyn Monroe. One of the most talked about movie stars ever, in part because of her relationships with the Kennedy brothers.

This playful, contemporary portrait of Marilyn Monroe is filled with hidden treasures and messages. It is composed of many layers with copper and white gold leaf, collages of foreign bank bills, a pencil drawing of Venus, acrylic paint, ink, graffiti spray paint, various types of markers and finally oil paint. The word "fragile" symbolizes the sensitive nature of Marilyn Monroe.

With a print of this painting you get an absolute eye-catcher in your home! The original work of 160x100cm has been sold to America.

This artwork is offered by Bianca Lever

Growing up in the metropolis and governmental city The Hague in the Netherlands as well as a career in aviation are clear and strong influences on the work of international selling artist Bianca Lever. She discovered her passion for art later in life, as if all those experiences were looking for a creative way out. Thus leading to getting an art degree and pursuing a career in Art.

The abstract realistic work of Bianca Lever is expressive and outspoken. Her realistic figures, people and animals, are painted on pop- and streetart style backgrounds. Her mixed media process in which different techniques and styles are combined is both thought through as well as intuitive and exploring, always pushing the envelope. Her motto “Be curious, explore and experience” shows in her work. There is a lot of juxtaposition, contrast and visible layering. Always ending with multiple layers of oil to make the colours even more intense and to create more depth by using cold and warm pigments.

Bianca still travels a lot and lives and works in the middle of artistic and inspiring Italy where she paints from her studio with a beautiful view of the Appenines.

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