Creative Brazilian artist Vik Muniz radically transforms our understanding of image making by using shifts in scale, photographic manipulation and unexpected materials ; from dust and chocolate to grains of sand and industrial garbage to explore the nature of visual cognition.
Vik Muniz was born into a working-class family in São Paulo, Brazil in 1961. Relocating to the United States in 1983, Muniz has since become one of the most well-known contemporary Brazilian artists working today. Beginning his career as a sculptor in the mid-1980s, Muniz became increasingly interested in photographic reproductions of his work, leading him to turn his attention wholly to photography.
‘’It’s not about fooling somebody, it’s actually giving somebody a measure of their own belief: how much you want to be fooled. That’s why we pay to go to magic shows and things like that.” By Vik Muniz.
Check out 10 Most Creative Artworks Made From Unexpected Materials By Vik Muniz.
10 – Dracula – From Caviar
09 – Individuals – From Chocolate
08 – Marat – From Waste
07 – Medusa Marinara – From Spagetti
06 – Mona Lisa – From Puzzles
05 – Self Portrait – From Tree – Leafs and Soil
04 – Seu Jorge – From Magazines
03 – Toy Soldiers
02 – Valentina – The Fastest – From Sugar
01 – Woman Ironing – ISIS – Pictures of Garbage
Via: Waste Land
In conclusion, Vik Muniz’s extraordinary talent for crafting fantasy artwork from unexpected materials has placed him among the most innovative artists of our time. His unique approach to art serves as a source of inspiration for fellow artists and art enthusiasts alike, demonstrating that even the most ordinary materials can be transformed into breathtaking masterpieces. As we continue to explore the ever-evolving world of art, Muniz’s creative artworks stands as a shining example of the boundless potential of human creativity and the power of art to transcend the ordinary.