Picking Flowers in a Field, after Mary Cassatt (Pictures of Magazine 2) 2012

Vik Muniz's "Picking Flowers in a Field, after Mary Cassatt (Pictures of Magazine 2)" (2012) is a vibrant, collage-style work inspired by the Impressionist painting tradition. Muniz reinterprets a famous artwork by Mary Cassatt, creating a visually complex and textured piece. Using a mosaic of magazine clippings and other found materials, he captures the essence of Cassatt's original composition, highlighting the figures amidst the fields of colorful flowers. This captivating work showcases Muniz's unique approach to artmaking, drawing attention to the materials used and the act of creation itself.