A Moment Like Crystal (Marilyn Monroe series)

Acrylic on canvas | 61cm (W) × 91cm (H) × 2cm (D) | Ready to hang

ARTWORK STORY // DESCRIPTION

A Moment Like Crystal imagines a fleeting expression preserved with the clarity of a precious

object.

Marilyn's enduring image becomes a meditation on how beauty, memory and fame are

captured. The portrait balances recognisability with the fragile feeling of an instant that cannot

be repeated.

Crystal suggests clarity, but also fragility. The painting draws on both ideas by presenting a

famous face as an instant held against time. The viewer recognises Marilyn, yet the title asks us

to consider how fleeting the original moment must have been.

There is poignancy in the contrast between a brief expression and an image that survives for

generations. The artwork brings a luminous, reflective quality to a collection of contemporary

portraits.

A Moment Like Crystal imagines an instant preserved with extraordinary clarity, yet the word

crystal also carries an awareness of fragility. The title therefore holds beauty and

impermanence together.

11 ART STUDIO | ORIGINAL ARTWORK COLLECTION

Marilyn’s image has survived far beyond the moment in which it was first captured. The painting

invites us to think about that strange transformation, when a fleeting expression becomes part

of a shared visual memory. There is a gentle poignancy beneath the glamour.

A luminous statement for lovers of cinematic portraiture.

PRESENTATION & DELIVERY

This artwork is supplied ready to hang. Please enquire about protective packaging and shipping

arrangements before purchase.

HOW ARTWORK IS CREATED

Created by 11 Art Studio on the Gold Coast, Queensland, this original work reflects the studio’s

interest in colour, atmosphere and expressive contemporary painting. Each artwork is

developed by hand, with the individual composition guiding the balance of gesture, detail and

emotion.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Title: A Moment Like Crystal (Marilyn Monroe series)

Artist: 11 Art Studio — Catherine & Ivan

Collection: Marilyn Monroe series

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions: 61cm (W) × 91cm (H) × 2cm (D)

Orientation: Portrait

Presentation: Ready to hang

Listed price: $765 AUD

Studio location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia