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Bridget Riley — First Study for Fleeting Moment
Bridget Riley

First Study for Fleeting Moment

1986

A vibrant study in optical dynamism, this gouache on paper work by Bridget Riley explores the illusion of movement through precisely arranged geometric forms and contrasting colors. The composition exemplifies Riley's signature Op Art approach, where carefully calibrated patterns create a sense of rhythm and visual flux across the surface. True to its title, the piece captures a fleeting perceptual moment, inviting the viewer's eye to experience the sensation of shifting, ephemeral motion.

Medium
gouache on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Bridget Riley, First Study for Fleeting Moment, 1986

A vibrant study in optical dynamism, this gouache on paper work by Bridget Riley explores the illusion of movement through precisely arranged geometric forms and contrasting colors. The composition exemplifies Riley's signature Op Art approach, where carefully calibrated patterns create a sense of rhythm and visual flux across the surface. True to its title, the piece captures a fleeting perceptual moment, inviting the viewer's eye to experience the sensation of shifting, ephemeral motion.

Medium
gouache on paper
Year
1986
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Dynamic Movement, Rhythmic Movement, British Artist, Op Art, Modern Art, Geometric Pattern, Optical Illusion, Works on Paper, Modern Master, Female Artist, Abstract, Gouache, Black and White

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Collected by

Kyle Stewart