It's Me Monroe Original Art by Bollee Patino

Mixed Media
Framed: 136cm x 101cm
 
This striking mixed-media piece showcases Patino's masterful fusion of pop culture iconography and street art aesthetics. The artwork features Marilyn Monroe rendered in a contemporary urban style, with her signature smile and pink hair contrasting against graffiti-inspired tattoo-like elements on her shoulders and neck, crowned with a floating origami-style crown.
 
Patino's distinctive style is evident in his sophisticated blend of classic portraiture and street art elements. His careful attention to the contrast between Monroe's iconic expression and modern urban art details creates a piece that perfectly reimagines Hollywood glamour through a contemporary street art lens.
 
About The Artist
Bollee Patino is a dynamic contemporary artist whose work bridges the gap between street art and fine art traditions. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design, Patino brings a sophisticated understanding of composition to his mixed-media creations, seamlessly blending graffiti elements with traditional techniques.
 
His signature style combines screen printing and stencil work with hand-painted details, set against vibrant, saturated backgrounds. Drawing inspiration from underground fashion, skate culture, and hip-hop, Patino creates multilayered works that explore complex themes of identity and social consciousness.
 
The artist's background in graffiti informs his bold approach, while his graphic design training provides a structural framework for his compositions. Each piece represents a careful balance between chaos and control, combining hasty motifs with deliberate abstract expressionism. Through his dynamic fusion of techniques and influences, Patino creates works that serve as daring reflections of contemporary identity and the complexity of the inner self.