Weight: 1030g (the heaviest piece in the collection, bolstered by wooden children’s blocks)
Dimensions: 325mm × 425mm × 60mm (12.8″ × 16.7″ × 2.4″)
Materials: Acrylic paint on canvas, housed in a genuine 1960s gilt frame, enhanced with three children’s toy blocks and seven cotton wool balls
Odour Profile: Neutral, with no musky undertones
Technique: Painted entirely by foot using the traditional Terribleist method (including shouting and laughing)
Handle-ability: Feels good to hold, suggesting tactile as well as visual rewards
Entertainment Duration: Between 1-7 minutes, most probably in the 2-3 minute range, though some observers have reported longer periods of fascination.
Cultural Reference: Strongly evokes the BBC test card (F), when television was a more mysterious and limited medium, especially at 12am.
Investment Analysis: Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most commercially viable subjects in art history. The addition of children’s blocks creates cross-market appeal to both art collectors and vintage toy enthusiasts. The authentic 1960s frame alone justifies significant value, whilst the foot-painting technique ensures this piece cannot be confused with any other Monroe portrait in existence. Cotton wool markets remain remarkably stable.
One of the artist’s favourite portraits (though preferences change daily), this foot-painted masterpiece captures something essential about Monroe if you close your eyes and stare at it for precisely ten minutes. The resulting visual may hint at the iconic actress, though it’s arguably more reminiscent of the toy clown from British television test cards that graced BBC screens after midnight.
The canvas features a striking red border, perfectly complementing the authentic 1960s gilt frame. The addition of children’s blocks creates sculptural depth whilst the cotton wool balls provide textural interest that elevates this from mere painting to multimedia experience.
