Vik Muniz is a Brazilian artist and photographer. Initially a sculptor, he was known for his unconventional use of materials such as food, diamonds, magazine clippings and trash. Muniz creates work referencing old master’s paintings and celebrity portraits then photographs them. Vik’s work has been met with critical acclaim, and has been exhibited worldwide.
Vik Muniz
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Clapboard House, West Palm Beach, FL (After A. Newman) [from the series “Pictures of Paper”]
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Cairo, Egypt
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Medusa Marinara (for Peter Norton Family Christmas Project)
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Key (from “Earthworks”)
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Youth (Gaspar)
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Paper Box (from “Pictures of Wire”)
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Study for Mao
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Milk Drop (After Dr. Harold Edgerton)
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Gummy Bears
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Rower (from the “Cloud Series”)
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Jetliner