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Bridget Riley — Orange Paired
Bridget Riley

Orange Paired

2013

A masterwork of Op Art by British painter Bridget Riley, *Orange Paired* presents a dynamic interplay of undulating forms rendered in vibrant orange tones against a contrasting ground. The meticulously painted oil on canvas generates a powerful sense of movement and optical vibration, characteristic of Riley's systematic exploration of perception and visual rhythm. The work exemplifies her lifelong investigation into how color and form can destabilize the eye, creating an almost physical sensation of energy and motion.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

June 29, 2017

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Bridget Riley, Orange Paired, 2013

A masterwork of Op Art by British painter Bridget Riley, *Orange Paired* presents a dynamic interplay of undulating forms rendered in vibrant orange tones against a contrasting ground. The meticulously painted oil on canvas generates a powerful sense of movement and optical vibration, characteristic of Riley's systematic exploration of perception and visual rhythm. The work exemplifies her lifelong investigation into how color and form can destabilize the eye, creating an almost physical sensation of energy and motion.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
2013
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Twentieth Century, Bold, Stripe Composition, Warm Color Palette, British Artist, Op Art, Geometric Pattern, Optical Illusion, Pattern, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Optical, British, Female Artist, Warm Tones, Abstract, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary, Orange

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Kyle Stewart