- Marilyn Minter is an American artist born in 1948 known for her enamel paintings and vibrant photographs depicting close-up shots of models. - Her early work included black and white photos from 1969 of her reclusive mother engaging in beauty rituals that explored themes of the grotesque and glamorous. - Minter's recent work continues to blur the lines between commercial photography, like fashion ads, and fine art by depicting intimate close-ups of the human body and consumer goods.