Vik Muniz

Vik Muniz started out as a sculptor but became interested in photographing his work. He likes to use odd materials such as toys, diamonds, jelly, spaghetti and trash.  I find it interesting how he can take everyday items most people wouldn't think twice about and turn it into art.  I like how he takes images you are familiar with from pop culture and art history and puts his own twist on them.  For example he made the Mona Lisa from peanut butter and jelly, Elizabeth Taylor from diamonds and Marilyn Monroe from chocolate.