Artist Statement
“Marilyn Monroe has fascinated me since I was a child. I was probably ten years old when I asked my dad, "Why is Marilyn Monroe so famous?" He answered something like "well, she was a symbol of American beauty and hope. She burned bright but tragically died young." I was intrigued and watched Marilyn's movies whenever they showed on cable. Seeing her on screen, I was mesmerized by her allure, her humor, and her vulnerability. I might not have been able to articulate it as a young person, but Marilyn had range and nuance that was magnetic, and I leaned in. Later in high school, I became interes
About This Print
Marilyn Sunrise (2026) is a 24" x 18" screen print on 80# cream Speckletone paper, an original Shepard Fairey illustration based on a 1956 photograph by Milton H. Greene. Released as a signed, numbered first edition of 500, it pairs with companion print Marilyn Sunset. Rather than the high-contrast Warhol approach, Fairey renders Marilyn Monroe with a delicate, intimate treatment intended to convey her vulnerability and humanity. The portrait emphasizes the tension Fairey describes between aspiration and fragility. A portion of proceeds benefits The Marilyn Monroe Mental Health for the Arts Program, and the print ships with a Verisart Digital Certificate of Authenticity.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 177.5. Observed range 142.0–213.0. Latest recorded sale: 2026-05-26. Very limited recorded sales (1-2). Hypothetical estimate at ~15% flat annual growth (80-120% band) is INDICATIVE ONLY.