Name: Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string
Uploaded: 2007-04-05T00:11:00Z
Duration: 14 min 36 s
Description: Vik Muniz makes art from pretty much anything, be it shredded paper, wire, clouds or diamonds. Here he describes the thinking behind his work and takes us on a tour of his incredible images.

Vik Muniz: Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string

Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string

Vik Muniz makes art from pretty much anything, be it shredded paper, wire, clouds or diamonds. Here he describes the thinking behind his work and takes us on a tour of his incredible images.

Creativity transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, turning sugar, dust, and even clouds into art that challenges perception. One artist’s journey from a chaotic upbringing in Brazil to a near-fatal shooting propelled him into playful experimentation with materials and meaning. Art becomes a way to measure belief, not just to create illusions. His work invites audiences to question what they see and how much they want to be fooled.