
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 15, 2015
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