With Marilyn in Motion, Gregory BAÔO explores the body as a silent script, at the intersection of movement, form, and symbol. The three vertically arranged poses are not meant to be read as a simple sequence of gestures. Gathered in this specific order, they compose a compact, diamond-shaped figure. This protective geometry acts as a visual shield, evoking a contained inner strength and a desire to preserve her intimacy.

 

The body does not open outward; it concentrates, folds inward, and builds its own architecture, becoming a sign of protection rather than a narrative offered to the viewer.

 

The intervention on the image plays a central role here. The swimsuits worn by the three figures are entirely encrusted with hand-applied crystals, their varying sizes mingling to create a luminous and vibrant texture. Together, these inlays form a visual weave akin to lace, delicate yet structured. The central figure, treated exclusively in pink crystal, introduces a sensitive intensity at the heart of the composition.

 

A discreetly concealed quote from Marilyn:

 

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

 

resonates with this posture, suggesting that fragility, when thus protected, becomes a form of strength. Between visual choreography and condensed sign, the work shifts the mythical image of Marilyn to reveal a secret presence, where gesture becomes form and form becomes protection.