Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman mosaic portrait of Marilyn Monroe created from 2,301 one penny coins, forming a shimmering likeness through copper, bronze, and dark patina tones, a striking pop culture artwork blending currency and fine art.
Ed Chapman

GODDESS - MARILYN MONROE: COINS (One-Off)

This luminous portrait that reimagines one of the most enduring cultural icons through an unexpected and labour-intensive medium. Constructed from 2,301 British one-penny coins, the image emerges through subtle shifts in tone and patina, transforming everyday currency into a striking study of glamour and presence.

From a distance, Monroe’s expression is instantly recognisable. Up close, the surface resolves into hundreds of individual coins, each carefully positioned to build light, shadow, and softness across the face. The warm copper hues lend the work a richness that mirrors both the allure and complexity behind the icon.

Balancing precision with playfulness, this one-off mosaic celebrates material ingenuity and cultural mythology in equal measure - a bold statement piece that rewards both immediate impact and close inspection.

Material:  2301 x British One Penny coins
Size: 120 × 80 cm

£7,995.00
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