Description

This fused glass portrait of Marilyn Monroe is indeed made of glass (I’ve been asked if she’s made of wax, wool, or resin!). She was first exhibited at the Scottish Glass Society’s “Alchemy” exhibition in Trades Hall, Glasgow, in September 2025 and shown alongside Glass Elvis.

The design was hand drawn directly onto the kiln shelf, then carefully built up using different grades of glass frit (crushed glass) to create depth, colour, and shading. While fused glass is usually smooth, this piece was fired at a cooler temperature for a shorter time, preserving the texture of the frit and giving Marilyn a wonderfully tactile surface.

During firing, I couldn’t resist a quick peek into the kiln and was alarmed to see that her lips had turned completely black! Thankfully, as the glass cooled, her trademark scarlet reappeared. Phew!

Marilyn has been permanently mounted in a white 30 x 30 cm frame, and I’ve removed the cover glass so the texture and sparkle can be seen properly. She truly comes alive in the light, catching and reflecting it beautifully from every angle.

Did you know Marilyn Monroe had a stutter?
👉 Read more here on Vogue.

Details:

• One-of-a-kind fused glass artwork

• Frame size: 30 x 30 cm

• Mounted without cover glass for maximum texture and light play

• Includes UK postage and packing

• Local delivery available in the Edinburgh area

• Overseas shipping available on request

If you are looking for a more traditional stained glass portrait, take a look at my Suffragette.