Marilyn
I was taking a stroll around the outer reaches of the Canarian town of Corralejo on my recent holiday, and came across something totally unexpected.
On a whitewashed wall next to an ordinary pavement on an undistinguished street, was an image of Marilyn Monroe. A simple stencil graffiti in dark paint, with those iconic features very clear in the fading light.
Who put her there and why? I can’t find the answers to those questions but am pleased with the photograph – she is almost outdone by the bokeh from some distant traffic in this shot.
It seems there is a lot of Marilyn street art all over the world. If anyone knows any more about this example, I would love to find out.
mikeosbornphoto 
Beautiful catch, of a special woman.
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Thank you Vibeke. I didn’t expect to find her there!
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Oh I have seen this stamp of Marilyn somewhere. Where? I can’t remember to tell you, but it is familiar to me.
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I did some research and similar stencils have appeared in many places. I didn’t expect her to turn up on a small Spanish island, though, in a very inconspicuous location!
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I think I saw it in Peru, and certainly in Los Angeles. I’ll keep an eye out now that you’ve mentioned it.
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A great find, and a nice photograph of it too! :)
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Cheers Richard, I must say I agree on both points (if I might be so bold!)
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Hehe… Your photo, your find, bask in the glory! :)
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:-))
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Thank you very much for the mention, and I’m glad the sight of Marilyn led you to your Charlie Chaplin post :-)
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