Marilyn - 25 Milligrams

Each portrait involves the painstaking arrangement of thousands of pills within a plexiglass encasement. This is the last prescriptions prescribed to Marilyn Monroe. It's made from 4500 individually wrapped pills, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship involved.
 
"Within my pill series, I intricately examine the lives of celebrities who have grappled with overdose. The fractures laid bare by the multitude of pills in the portraits poignantly emphasize that even amidst fame and celebrity status, individuals are not shielded from the universal quest for happiness. It's a contemplative exploration of the human experience behind the glamorous facade."
 
The visual impact of these portraits is striking; from a distance, they present recognizable images, but upon closer inspection, the individual pill capsules become apparent, adding layers of meaning and inviting contemplation on the complexities of addiction and societal influence.
 
DOC’s pill series have achieved prices up to $34,573 at auction. (Ravenel)
 
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Framed in a custom fabric matt with wooden white frame.
36 x 28 inches
Series 4 of 6
2025
(DOC10761)