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

The speaker discusses the concept of creativity, sharing personal experiences from Brazil to the US, and his career in advertising. He explores his transition to art, creating unique pieces using various materials and techniques. The talk delves into the use of color, representation, and the intersection of art and theater, emphasizing visual illusions and the audience's perception.

What does the speaker describe as a way to cope with creation?

• Innovation

• Creativity

• Imagination

• Invention

What event led the speaker to move to the United States?

• Winning a scholarship

• A family decision

• A job offer

• A shooting incident

What was the speaker's initial focus in his artistic works?

• Digital art

• Found objects and product design

• Photography

• Sculpture

What does the speaker compare clouds to in his artistic work?

• Mountains

• Cotton

• Trees

• Water

Which material did the speaker use to create portraits of children from Saint Kitts?

• Charcoal

• Sand

• Sugar

• Paint

What unconventional material did the speaker use to create large pictures?

• Glass

• Metal

• Chocolate

• Wood

What does the speaker say about the use of dust in his art?

• It is too expensive

• It is too common

• It is non-specific

• It is too messy

What inspired the speaker to work with color for the first time?

• A new camera

• A computer with millions of colors

• A painting class

• A visit to an art gallery

What does the speaker say about the relationship between models and originals?

• Models are unnecessary

• Originals are more valuable

• Models are always better

• The relationship is ambiguous

What does the speaker believe about visual illusion?

• It is about fooling people

• It is about creating perfect illusions

• It is unnecessary in art

• It measures one's belief