Op Art
VICTOR VASARELY (1906-1997) “Cinetiques Portfolio” Op Art Serigraph
This serigraph by Hungarian-French painter, Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) is sourced from Vasarely’s 1973 series, “Cinetiques Portfolio” and depicts an abstract field of black and white geometric linework that undulates with the viewer’s eye and movement. This intriguing piece of art consists of a piece of plexi placed over a paper serigraph, which provides an optical illusion via superposition when placed over top of one another. Widely accepted as the grandfather of Op art, Vasarely utilized precise and geometric compositions to create illusions of compelling spatial depth. This serigraph is housed in a contemporary black frame and is unsigned by the artist.
About the Artist:
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) was born in Pécs on April 9, 1906 and grew up in Pöstény and Budapest. Originally taking up medical studies, Vasarely abandoned medicine in 1927 to learn academic painting, studying at Sándor Bortnyik's private art school, Műhely (or "Workshop"), then widely recognized as Budapest's center of Bauhaus studies. After settling in Paris in 1930, Vasarely worked as a graphic artist before turning to creating art and sculptures using optical illusions. Developing his style of geometric abstract art over the next three decades, Vasarely widely became known as the founder and leader of the so-called “Op art” movement, with numerous museums and galleries collecting his work. After a long and successful career, Vasarely died in 1997, at the age of 90.This serigraph is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
This serigraph is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
VICTOR VASARELY (1906-1997) “Reech” Screen Print
This screen print by Hungarian-French painter, Victor Vasarely (1906-1997), depicts an illusory field of interacting blue and purple spherical designs against a wild background of red and green gradient diamonds. Widely accepted as the grandfather of Op art, Vasarely utilized precise color and geometric compositions to create illusions of compelling spatial depth. Printed by Domberger Stuttgart, this print is housed in a contemporary black frame and is signed in faded pen by Vasarely at the bottom of the print.
About the Artist:
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) was born in Pécs on April 9, 1906 and grew up in Pöstény and Budapest. Originally taking up medical studies, Vasarely abandoned medicine in 1927 to learn academic painting, studying at Sándor Bortnyik's private art school, Műhely (or "Workshop"), then widely recognized as Budapest's center of Bauhaus studies. After settling in Paris in 1930, Vasarely worked as a graphic artist before turning to creating art and sculptures using optical illusions. Developing his style of geometric abstract art over the next three decades, Vasarely widely became known as the founder and leader of the so-called “Op art” movement, with numerous museums and galleries collecting his work. After a long and successful career, Vasarely died in 1997, at the age of 90.
This screen print is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.
LEONARD JANKLOW (1919-2006) “Diamond Fract” Artist Proof Print on Polyurethane
This original artist proof print on polyurethane by American art Leonard Janklow (1919-2006) depicts wavy bands of color set against concentric diamonds of gray and black, causing the image to revel in an almost op art treatment. A prolific painter and sculptor, Janklow’s work often centered itself around the color spectrum and, specifically, around the illusory nature that color could provide.. Housed in a contemporary box frame, this unique print is signed, titled and dated to 1979 by the artist on the reverse side of the artwork.
This painting is amongst hundreds of pieces of art that are available at our location in Grandview! Come in today and see the full collection.