Vik Muniz 's work has been widely exhibited around the U.S., Europe, and his native Brazil. Using a method akin to sand painting, he copied the portraits by layering granulated sugar on dark paper and photographing the results. Mr. Muniz's processes short-circuit customary associations with subject and material and create unconventional works. Kuni Sugiura , also based in New York, was born in Japan and trained in the traditional fine arts at the Art Institute of Chicago. Her large-scale photograms, measuring approximately 40 by 30 inches, are made from arrangements of flowers and threads.
Hot water is introduced during the developing process to create different hues and qualities.
Ms. Sugiura's works reveal the synergetic results of bringing together chance and design. The exhibition is made possible by Banana Republic.