Simon Claridge
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“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!” will view the art in the same way. While Claridge says the diamond dust is handmade and applied by hand he will not be drawn on the actual technique. It’s the one question he is repeatedly asked but says he likes to keep it ‘under wraps’ as it is such a unique and special effect. The sheen created by the shiny particles dictates that it will reflect differently, according to the light sources around it. “Whether viewed The six images of Marilyn created for the collection are drawn from both her most famous Fox movies; ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ together with a prestigious and rare collection of photography stills, test shots and outtakes from Fox Studios’ coveted archives, including those from less well known films, ‘Sounds Dreamy to Me’ and ‘How to Marry a Millionaire.’ The Diamond Dust Collection , comprises six silk screens, represents Marilyn in symbolic black and white, enveloped in Claridge’s trademark ‘diamond dust’ as a nod to the glamour and opulence of Hollywood. The use of glittering diamond dust on each image ensures that the works portray something of the aura of Marilyn and the luminescence of her being under the spotlight. Using diamond dust also means that no two people
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