Vik Muniz turns brushstrokes into digital collages at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins
From May 14 to June 20, 2026, Sikkema Malloy Jenkins will showcase "Brushstrokes," a solo exhibition featuring the latest creations by Vik Muniz. Renowned for his innovative use of materials like chocolate and sugar to recreate images, Muniz now pays tribute to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters. This new series includes compositions crafted from photographed and cut-out paint strokes, drawing inspiration from artists such as Paul Cézanne, Joaquín Sorolla, Vincent van Gogh, and Édouard Vuillard. These pieces delve into themes of color, medium, and light, furthering Muniz's exploration of perception and materiality.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled Brushstrokes runs May 14 to June 20, 2026
- Venue: Sikkema Malloy Jenkins gallery
- Artist: Vik Muniz
- Series uses photographed and cut-out paint strokes
- References Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters
- Artists cited: Paul Cézanne, Joaquín Sorolla, Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Vuillard
- Muniz known for using unconventional materials like chocolate and sugar
- Works engage with perception and materiality
Entities
Artists
- Vik Muniz
- Paul Cézanne
- Joaquín Sorolla
- Vincent van Gogh
- Édouard Vuillard
Institutions
- Sikkema Malloy Jenkins