Chaya De Silva - Marilyn in Colour

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Chaya De Silva's original 2024 acrylic mixed-media portrait Marilyn in Colour on canvas (90 cm by 75 cm), in excellent condition, hand signed and created in the United Kingdom, depicting Marilyn Monroe in an expressionist style with bold textures.

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This bold, expressive portrait of Marilyn Monroe is a celebration of timeless femininity and fearless beauty. Created using palette knives, vibrant acrylics, and mixed media layers, the artwork captures Marilyn’s iconic presence with emotional depth and modern energy.

Her gaze is powerful yet vulnerable — surrounded by textured strokes of magenta, gold, and turquoise, this piece explores the contrast between public glamour and private emotion. The thick, layered textures invite you to feel the passion behind each mark — it's not just a portrait, it's a conversation between colour, texture, and soul.

Medium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas
Tools: Palette knives, brushes, and texture layers
Size: 90cm x 75cm
Shipping: worldwide shipping including Certificate of Authenticity.



This bold, expressive portrait of Marilyn Monroe is a celebration of timeless femininity and fearless beauty. Created using palette knives, vibrant acrylics, and mixed media layers, the artwork captures Marilyn’s iconic presence with emotional depth and modern energy.

Her gaze is powerful yet vulnerable — surrounded by textured strokes of magenta, gold, and turquoise, this piece explores the contrast between public glamour and private emotion. The thick, layered textures invite you to feel the passion behind each mark — it's not just a portrait, it's a conversation between colour, texture, and soul.

Medium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas
Tools: Palette knives, brushes, and texture layers
Size: 90cm x 75cm
Shipping: worldwide shipping including Certificate of Authenticity.



Details

Artist
Chaya De Silva
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Marilyn in Colour
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2024
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
90 cm
Width
75 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
2020+
United KingdomVerified
53
Objects sold
Private

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