art inspired: vik muniz, medusa marinara
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I remember how charmed I was the first time I saw a Vik Muniz piece. The large scale, and then the content, and a closer look to see it was made of chocolate syrup and then photographed--it was love at first sight.
Originally trained as a sculptor, Vik Muniz uses unconventional materials like sugar, wire, caviar, sequins, diamonds and thread to recreate works like "The Last Supper" in chocolate syrup or Warhol's "Mona Lisa" in peanut butter and jelly, and then photographs the results. With all the tomato red hitting the fashion scene, I couldn't resist using Vik Muniz' Medusa Marinara as this week's art inspired style post.
Are you on the tomato red jeans wagon this summer?
Alexander Wang Linen oversized polo $395; T-Bags Slub-jersey tank with beaded necklace $195; Ray-Ban ray ban shades $139 ; Elise Dray demi serpent pink gold and brown diamond snake ring $7,635; Repetto flat $305; Alexander McQueen red skinny jeans £465; Halston Heritage leather clutch handbag $564; Beauty Is Life Lipstick - Red 13 w-c $28; Pintaldi Maurizio Fine Jewellery, yellow gold rings $14,405.
Originally trained as a sculptor, Vik Muniz uses unconventional materials like sugar, wire, caviar, sequins, diamonds and thread to recreate works like "The Last Supper" in chocolate syrup or Warhol's "Mona Lisa" in peanut butter and jelly, and then photographs the results. With all the tomato red hitting the fashion scene, I couldn't resist using Vik Muniz' Medusa Marinara as this week's art inspired style post.
Are you on the tomato red jeans wagon this summer?
Alexander Wang Linen oversized polo $395; T-Bags Slub-jersey tank with beaded necklace $195; Ray-Ban ray ban shades $139 ; Elise Dray demi serpent pink gold and brown diamond snake ring $7,635; Repetto flat $305; Alexander McQueen red skinny jeans £465; Halston Heritage leather clutch handbag $564; Beauty Is Life Lipstick - Red 13 w-c $28; Pintaldi Maurizio Fine Jewellery, yellow gold rings $14,405.
Labels: Vic Muniz
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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33 Comments:
Oh show me where you can get red maternity jeans, I'd love to jump on that bandwagon! Great combination, and hadn't heard of Vik Muniz, thank you!
That is a very very nice outfit - i am still to discover the coloured jean but i definitely like the look xx
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Oh yes - love the red jeans. In fact, I'd like to have that entire look!
First, that print is too incredible for words - I have never before seen anything like it. Love!
Second...swoon at this set, Mary Jo! J'adore that Alexander Wang Linen Oversized Polo...and everything else featured. I have yet to scoop up a pair of tomato red jeans myself; but I plan on doing so in the very near future - I'm thinking J Brand. :)
Love the concept of his artwork! And adore that outfit.
I am so on the red jeans wagon! That artwork is awesome - I love when artists take ordinary things and make them into little masterpieces! I will most definitely be playing with my food form now on ;)
-j
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Fun inspiration and very chic look!
Love those skinny jeans!
xoxox,
CC
Art can be expressed in so many ways. About the red jeans: I have really been thinking of a pair this summer, I'm still not sure if I can pull them off, but I'm loving my little red summer dress. :) A precious clutch for a casual outfit is a fabulous idea, Mary Jo. I'm all for it. :)
ahh I always love Alexander Wang! The skinny jeans you picked out are also fab <3
How could you not smile at this art?! And the outfit is great. Only wish I had the necessary confidence to wear red pants!
Another great post, honey!!!
This is pure art!! Love it!
About the red jeans..A pair like those have been on my list for a very long time but unfortunately they are still on the list and not in my wardrobe...:-(
xoxoxo
oh this post is so fun! I am totally on the tomato red jeans bandwagon!
xo
Alexa
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The art made me laugh and think about how people tease each other not to play with food. Apparently it works very well;) I have to say I really love the outfit you pulled together here. I never thought about buying a red jeans, but this sets my mind to it for sure!
Wow, how utterly fascinating. That's probably one of the few ways I'd be comfortable with red, when softened by neutrals.
Oh I bought a cape! Nothing as wonderfully elegant as yours, more of a work horse but I love it.
Oh we have to meet in Claridges or the Beverly Hills Hotel one day!
That's so intriguing! I can't stop staring at it. And I just love the outfit. I have been rocking red pants this summer :)
Hope you're having a great week! xoxo
Love this collection! Great post, those red pants are awesome.
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oh my goodness how amazing is that art?! Love it! Love the inspiration you took from it...red jeans are fab! xo
funny that i read this im having a paste pommodoro... i love the color! it's fun and very appropriate for summer!
Cute red pants! I just bought orange ones that I love!
Oh Mary Jo you are always so sweet! Thank you so much for your amazing and inspiring comment about me doing weddings. You made my day!
Psst I love the necklace in that outfit, and yummm I'm hungry.
Enjoy your week dear!
yet another red jeans reminder. i want to get on this bandwagon! need to find some in a store stat.
what a great piece! so clever. and love those red skinnies!
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wow, loved reading his post, have never heard of this artist, now my interested has really been peaked. Great outfit, I am a little scared of the coloured jeans thing, not sure how to do it, but you've given me some great ideas. May try green or yellow....
oops not I'm not sure If I made a comment, jet lag...Love this artist - never head of them before - and your red jeans outfit. It has inspired to to maybe take the plunge maybe with a bright blue pair - or is that copping out?
great post! the first imageis incredible. the outfit too. hugs to you, Mary Jo
Love your styling :)
This print is great and love your styling ideas
That is an amazing piece...it makes me think of the ugliness and the beauty in food.
The red and neutrals look great together...nice combination.
haha i think ill be skipping the red pants look. i tried this once and it was just so. not. me.
What a lovely blog. I'll be lurking around here for a while. If you'd like you can enter this precious giveaway. It's the last day to enter.
Warmly
Great look Mary Jo — I love it... I have been looking for a pair of bright pants that fit me well, actually. I have so many things to wear with them — the hunt must continue...
xx, Sarah
Wow, I'm seriously ogling over that golden shrug, polo number.
I love the beaded necklace. I'm not too big a fan of 'food art', but luv how you converted it into a great look! Have a great sunday!
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