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Vik Muniz — Medusa after Bernini (Picture of Chocolate)
Vik Muniz

Medusa after Bernini (Picture of Chocolate)

A swirling, dramatic portrait of the mythological Medusa, rendered by Vik Muniz using chocolate as his unconventional medium, references Gian Lorenzo Bernini's iconic marble sculpture. The rich, dark tones of the chocolate create a striking interplay of light and shadow, mimicking the baroque intensity and theatrical emotion of the original work. Captured as a dye destruction print, the piece bridges classical art history and contemporary material experimentation, challenging perceptions of both medium and representation.

Medium
dye destruction print

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 15, 2015

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Vik Muniz, Medusa after Bernini (Picture of Chocolate)

A swirling, dramatic portrait of the mythological Medusa, rendered by Vik Muniz using chocolate as his unconventional medium, references Gian Lorenzo Bernini's iconic marble sculpture. The rich, dark tones of the chocolate create a striking interplay of light and shadow, mimicking the baroque intensity and theatrical emotion of the original work. Captured as a dye destruction print, the piece bridges classical art history and contemporary material experimentation, challenging perceptions of both medium and representation.

Medium
dye destruction print
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Mythological Subject, Dark Brown Tones, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Brazilian Artist, Chocolate Series, Dye Destruction Print, Conceptual Art, Baroque Influence, Baroque Reference, Monochromatic Browns, Playful Conceptualism, Contemporary Photography, Appropriation Art, Dark Tones, Playful And Subversive, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Chocolate Medium, Internationally Renowned

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Sarah Greenspan, Alex Capecelatro