y goal is to leave the viewer with some tangible emotional feeling” says Claridge, whose work captures the female formwith immense dexterity and artistic skill. Commissioned by Kate Moss, Henry Holland and LA stylist Rachel Zoe, amongst other
Claridge was given the opportunity to delve into library images, owned by Twentieth Century Fox some of which have never before been released. “To be able to use images from the Fox Studio archive is the closest I will ever be able to get to painting Marilyn for real. It has been an absolute highlight of my career,” enthuses Claridge who was given free access to the hallowed archive. “I’ve always regarded myself as a portrait painter – it’s where my passion lies – and for me the screen shots of Marilyn are the ultimate portrait. It doesn’t get any better than that!” Immortalised in art for over 50 years, Claridge offers up a fresh and interesting interpretation of Marilyn Monroe.
starry names, he has carved a niche for himself chronicling timeless society figures from the annals of music history, fashion – and now his ultimate challenge – Marilyn Monroe, whose luminous beauty and appeal still shine bright half a century on from her death.
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