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Vik Muniz — Rochas from Pictures of Wire
Vik Muniz

Rochas from Pictures of Wire

Vik Muniz recreates the appearance of a rocky landscape by meticulously arranging tangles of wire, then photographing the result to produce this striking gelatin silver print. The monochromatic image plays with perception, challenging viewers to distinguish between the sculptural material and the natural forms it convincingly mimics. Part of his celebrated *Pictures of* series, this work reflects Muniz's ongoing fascination with illusion, representation, and the transformative power of humble, everyday materials.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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October 8, 2015

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Vik Muniz, Rochas from Pictures of Wire

Vik Muniz recreates the appearance of a rocky landscape by meticulously arranging tangles of wire, then photographing the result to produce this striking gelatin silver print. The monochromatic image plays with perception, challenging viewers to distinguish between the sculptural material and the natural forms it convincingly mimics. Part of his celebrated *Pictures of* series, this work reflects Muniz's ongoing fascination with illusion, representation, and the transformative power of humble, everyday materials.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Photography, Male Artist, Brazilian Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Postmodern, Gelatin Silver Print, Contemporary Artist, Contemporary Photography, Illusionist Art, Wire Sculpture, Late 20th Century, Trompe-l'oeil, Illusionism, Found Materials, Black and White, Still Life

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Sarah Greenspan, Alex Capecelatro