Hollywood's Golden Star
Hollywood's Golden Star
"Hollywood's Golden Star" is a handcrafted mosaic honouring the glamour, confidence and timeless appeal of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most celebrated figures in cinematic history. Composed from hundreds of individually hand-cut ceramic tesserae, the artwork reimagines one of Hollywood's greatest icons through the rich texture and enduring beauty of mosaic craftsmanship.
This composition focuses on Marilyn's unmistakable screen presence, using carefully selected tones and precise tile placement to create depth, contrast and expression. Every ceramic piece has been individually shaped and positioned by hand, allowing subtle variations in light and shadow to emerge across the portrait. The result is an artwork that continually reveals new detail as it is viewed from different distances.
Rather than simply recreating a familiar image, Hollywood's Golden Star celebrates Marilyn Monroe's lasting influence on film, fashion and popular culture. It reflects both the elegance of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the patience, precision and artistry required to transform thousands of individual ceramic pieces into a single, cohesive work of art.
As part of The Marilyn Collection, this mosaic demonstrates how different compositions and artistic interpretations can present the same legendary subject in fresh and distinctive ways. It stands as a tribute not only to Marilyn's enduring legacy but also to the timeless craftsmanship of handmade mosaic art.
Collection: The Marilyn Collection
Title: Hollywood's Golden Star
Artist: Steven Evans
Medium: Hand-cut ceramic mosaic
Materials: Ceramic tile, premium grout, mounted on 18mm marine plywood, finished with a wooden frame
Dimensions: 1000mm x 700mm
Orientation: Landscape
Year Created: 2009
Time to Complete: Approximately 80 hours
Inspired by this artwork? Steven Evans creates bespoke mosaic portraits and commissions for private collectors, businesses and public spaces. Every commission is handcrafted using the same attention to detail showcased throughout the collection.