R&B superstar Rihanna commissioned artist Claire Milner to create the largest head portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 65,000 Swarovski crystals.
The sparkling work of art is 5-feet by 5-feet and has 65,000 hand set crystals attached to Acrylic. The piece took Milner four months to create and it weighs and impressive 80 kilograms. It was created for Rihanna’s new Los Angeles home.
Milner says the portrait was inspired by Marilyn’s own words and various images of the late star.
The crystals used in the portrait have mirror-like qualities and according to the artist, the image changes mood in different light conditions.
Milner will be exhibiting her artworks in 2012, including dancers, animals and landscapes in mixed media and Swarovski crystals.
Did you know that August 5, 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe? I LOVE anything Marilyn Monroe and you all know how much I love SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. What I would do to have this on my wall!!
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