
Immigrant from Pictures of Chocolate
A photograph of an immigrant rendered in chocolate syrup, captured through Vik Muniz's signature process of recreating images with unconventional materials before photographing the result. The dye destruction print preserves the rich, dark tones of the chocolate medium, blurring the line between the humble substance and the dignity of its human subject. Flush-mounted for a sleek, painterly finish, the work challenges perceptions of identity, labor, and value.
- Medium
- Dye destruction print, flush-mounted.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 4, 2016
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