The Story
Rooted in the waters of Smedasundet, this composite explores the intriguing historical link between Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe and Haugesund, Norway, where her father’s family traced their roots. Standing in quiet contemplation along the quay, her bronze likeness rests against the backdrop of traditional wooden herring storehouses and the proud, carved dragon prow of a Viking longship — a symbol of King Harald Fairhair’s ancient seat at Avaldsnes. Framed with 35mm film stock overlays to honour Haugesund's movie legacy as host of the Norwegian International Film Festival, the piece reflects on fame, lineage, and the quiet return of Norma Jeane to the land of her ancestors.
The Style
Crafted with a distinctive layered texture, the artwork merges high-contrast maritime elements with rich, warm amber water reflections and cool cyan skies. Aged canvas grain, scuffed surfaces, and analog film strip borders give the piece a tactile, vintage feel, bridging mid-century cinematic nostalgia with rugged Scandinavian coastal heritage.
A Limited Edition Print run of Five with One Artist’s Proof.
Printed on 312gsm classic 100% smooth cotton rag fine art paper with subtle rough texture to give a traditional look and feel. Resolution: 300dpi with exceptional colour gamut and D-Max for a breath-taking print. This Fine Art Paper is Certified Archival Grade, acid & lignin free with no OBA* content to future proof your chosen artwork.
Print dimensions: 329mm by 483mm (A3+paper) with a 10mm white boarder.
Supplied with Matt and Backing Board ready for framing.
Title: Norma Jeane Came Home
Edition: number of five
Signed & Dated
My Fingerprint placed next to my signature on reverse of print
Certificate of Authenticity with matching signature and fingerprint.
*OBA = Optical Brightening Agents
Ideal For
Film buffs, cinema historians, and fans of classic Hollywood lore
Collectors of Scandinavian and Norwegian heritage-inspired art
Modern maritime, coastal, or industrial interior spaces
Collectors seeking fine art prints with rich narrative layering and texture
The Story
Rooted in the waters of Smedasundet, this composite explores the intriguing historical link between Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe and Haugesund, Norway, where her father’s family traced their roots. Standing in quiet contemplation along the quay, her bronze likeness rests against the backdrop of traditional wooden herring storehouses and the proud, carved dragon prow of a Viking longship — a symbol of King Harald Fairhair’s ancient seat at Avaldsnes. Framed with 35mm film stock overlays to honour Haugesund's movie legacy as host of the Norwegian International Film Festival, the piece reflects on fame, lineage, and the quiet return of Norma Jeane to the land of her ancestors.
The Style
Crafted with a distinctive layered texture, the artwork merges high-contrast maritime elements with rich, warm amber water reflections and cool cyan skies. Aged canvas grain, scuffed surfaces, and analog film strip borders give the piece a tactile, vintage feel, bridging mid-century cinematic nostalgia with rugged Scandinavian coastal heritage.
A Limited Edition Print run of Five with One Artist’s Proof.
Printed on 312gsm classic 100% smooth cotton rag fine art paper with subtle rough texture to give a traditional look and feel. Resolution: 300dpi with exceptional colour gamut and D-Max for a breath-taking print. This Fine Art Paper is Certified Archival Grade, acid & lignin free with no OBA* content to future proof your chosen artwork.
Print dimensions: 329mm by 483mm (A3+paper) with a 10mm white boarder.
Supplied with Matt and Backing Board ready for framing.
Title: Norma Jeane Came Home
Edition: number of five
Signed & Dated
My Fingerprint placed next to my signature on reverse of print
Certificate of Authenticity with matching signature and fingerprint.
*OBA = Optical Brightening Agents
Ideal For
Film buffs, cinema historians, and fans of classic Hollywood lore
Collectors of Scandinavian and Norwegian heritage-inspired art
Modern maritime, coastal, or industrial interior spaces
Collectors seeking fine art prints with rich narrative layering and texture