Vik Muniz – Flowers in Blue and White Vase, after Chardin?, 2005 – Mixed Media
Chromogenic print - Signed and dated label to verso Vik Muniz 2005
Vik Muniz's Flowers in Blue and White Vase, after Chardin (2005) is a chromogenic print that reinterprets the classic still-life genre through Muniz’s unique approach to mixed media. Inspired by the works of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, Muniz employs a mosaic of textures and colors to construct an image that appears traditional from afar but reveals a complex, layered technique upon closer inspection. The composition features a bouquet of flowers in a blue and white vase, meticulously recreated with layered, textured fragments that simulate brushstrokes. This intricate reinterpretation challenges viewers to consider the essence of visual representation, blending historical influence with contemporary technique. Limited to an edition of 6 with 4 artist proofs, this piece measures 50 x 40 cm, embodying Muniz’s playful yet profound exploration of classical art.
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Vik Muniz (Brazil, 1961) is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his innovative use of unconventional materials like chocolate, garbage, and thread. He recreates iconic images with these mediums, blurring the line between high art and everyday objects. Muniz’s works explore perception, memory, and the relationship between art and reality.
Artwork Copyright © Vik Muniz

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Chromogenic print - Signed and dated label to verso Vik Muniz 2005
Vik Muniz's Flowers in Blue and White Vase, after Chardin (2005) is a chromogenic print that reinterprets the classic still-life genre through Muniz’s unique approach to mixed media. Inspired by the works of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, Muniz employs a mosaic of textures and colors to construct an image that appears traditional from afar but reveals a complex, layered technique upon closer inspection. The composition features a bouquet of flowers in a blue and white vase, meticulously recreated with layered, textured fragments that simulate brushstrokes. This intricate reinterpretation challenges viewers to consider the essence of visual representation, blending historical influence with contemporary technique. Limited to an edition of 6 with 4 artist proofs, this piece measures 50 x 40 cm, embodying Muniz’s playful yet profound exploration of classical art.
Artwork Copyright © Vik Muniz
Vik Muniz (Brazil, 1961) is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his innovative use of unconventional materials like chocolate, garbage, and thread. He recreates iconic images with these mediums, blurring the line between high art and everyday objects. Muniz’s works explore perception, memory, and the relationship between art and reality.
Artwork Copyright © Vik Muniz
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