City of Angels City of Angels Marilyn by Ben Jeffery

City of Angels by Ben Jeffery

A Cinematic Reimagining

Initially, this stunning portrait by Ben Jeffery reimagines the legendary Marilyn Monroe with a contemporary, urban edge. The artist captures her timeless beauty through a sophisticated palette of black, white, and subtle metallic tones. Notably, the reflection of the famous Hollywood sign in her oversized sunglasses anchors the piece firmly in cinematic history. Consequently, the viewer immediately feels a powerful connection to the golden age of Tinseltown. This striking visual narrative blends nostalgia with a fresh, modern perspective.

Intricate Details and Symbolism

Moreover, the background features intricate mandala patterns and delicate foliage that dance around the central figure. A beautifully detailed butterfly rests near her shoulder, symbolising transformation and fragile grace. Ben Jeffery skillfully blends street art aesthetics with traditional portraiture techniques throughout the composition. Therefore, this Giclée print offers a unique texture that feels both gritty and classical. Every splattered droplet and precise line adds to the overall depth of the work.

Elegant Gallery Presentation

Furthermore, a bold black frame with a crisp white inner slip protects this exquisite limited edition artwork. This framing choice enhances the monochromatic contrast while providing a professional, gallery-ready finish for your home. Consequently, the piece commands attention on any wall it occupies. Because of the high-quality Giclée process, the details remain sharp and vibrant for years to come.

A Collector’s Masterpiece

In addition, each print represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ben Jeffery’s celebrated portfolio. Collectors will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail found in every brushstroke. Ultimately, “City of Angels Marilyn” serves as a powerful tribute to a global icon. This artwork will undoubtedly transform your living space into a sophisticated private gallery.

Ben Jeffery’s Biography

Ben was born in 1986 and grew up in Barnet, north London. Since his grandfather introduced him to the work of John Varley he always had a keen interest in art. He was a renowned 18th Century watercolour artist and is related to the Jeffery family.

He first realised he wanted to be an artist in secondary school, so a few classmates and him used to have bets to see who could draw the best portrait of someone. Furthermore he painted a portrait of his dad for a mock GCSE which got admired by the entire art class.

He continued to study Art to degree level and received a lot of guidance and advice throughout the years but his technique is mostly self taught. When studying Art at College and University, he was mainly left to his own devises.

He always wanted to paint with oils and come up with colourful detailed paintings, this wasn’t always well received by his tutors, but his classmates were always quite impressed with what Ben came up with. It’s a case of trial and error a lot of the time, trying new ways of controlling the paint, from there his style has evolved.

He normally works in two stages: he first paints the entire canvas in base colours. After it has dried, he paints a second layer, adding more and more detail. After he finishes a painting, he leaves it a day or so before look at it again, this helps Ben pick up on areas that need changing.

His work is fairly diverse, ranging from portraits to landscapes, in both pencil and oils. He loves working with vivid, bright colours to create a unique and modern style. He is huge Sci-fi movie fan and he loves special effects.

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