Bio: Vik Muniz is known for his use of unique media. Some of his works include a peanut butter and jelly Mona Lisa and Che in syrup. Originally from Brazil, Muniz was born in 1961. He is an abstract artist who bases much of his work on popular icons of the 20th and 21st century. His work is reminiscent of Andy Warhol and the pop art movement. Muniz uses photographs to capture the ephemeral images of his artwork.
Personal Opinion: I admire Muniz for the originality of his artwork and his unique use of materials. I find 'Bloody Marilyn' aesthetically pleasing, however, this is not true for all his works. His Che in syrup seems quite repulsive because of the large blotches of syrup. In this work the viewer is called to admire the feat of this depiction rather than the art or general aesthetic of the piece. Some of his work is very similar to screen printing in the way he uses negative and positive space. Overall, I enjoy Vik Muniz's work for its 'newness' and originality, but find that the overall aesthetic leaves something to be desired.
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