|
Norma
Jeane Baker Reflects on Her Future 2007
by Paul Noonan
Pencil
and wash on card
Detail
of the 'Mystery Man'
The life and
mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe combine to make the 'legend'.
Who's the mystery man whose face we can't see? He could represent
a number of men in Marilyn's life. He could be the father that Norma
Jeane as a little girl idolised but seldom if ever met. He could
be from 'the mob' who took a keen interest in the private life of
Marilyn Monroe as she had links to high places. He could be working
for the government - again, links to high places.
Then again,
if I gave him a name I might just call him 'Shame'. He can't
show his face. He represents every man who knows he let Marilyn
down. I'll leave you to decide who you think he is...

Back
to Drawings Page 6
|