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Chromogenic print // Oedipus and Sphinx, after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (Pictures of Junk) by Vik Muniz, created in 2006, is a large chromogenic print that reinterprets Ingres' classical painting using unconventional materials. Muniz is known for his innovative approach to art, creating detailed compositions from non-traditional mediums like junk and discarded objects. In this piece, Muniz meticulously arranges a variety of scrap materials—such as tires, wires, and metal parts—into the shape of Oedipus, the Sphinx, and other figures from the original painting. The result is a modern reimagining of the classical scene, where the mythological figures emerge from the chaotic assembly of everyday waste. Muniz's work comments on consumption, waste, and the transformation of materials, inviting viewers to rethink traditional notions of art and value. The piece is part of Muniz's Pictures of Junk series, which explores the interplay between classical imagery and modern materiality.
Oedipus and Sphinx, after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (Pictures of Junk), 2006
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Chromogenic print // Oedipus and Sphinx, after Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (Pictures of Junk) by Vik Muniz, created in 2006, is a large chromogenic print that reinterprets Ingres' classical painting using unconventional materials. Muniz is known for his innovative approach to art, creating detailed compositions from non-traditional mediums like junk and discarded objects. In this piece, Muniz meticulously arranges a variety of scrap materials—such as tires, wires, and metal parts—into the shape of Oedipus, the Sphinx, and other figures from the original painting. The result is a modern reimagining of the classical scene, where the mythological figures emerge from the chaotic assembly of everyday waste. Muniz's work comments on consumption, waste, and the transformation of materials, inviting viewers to rethink traditional notions of art and value. The piece is part of Muniz's Pictures of Junk series, which explores the interplay between classical imagery and modern materiality.
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