Abbad 1982

Victor Vasarely made ‘Abbad’ sometime in the 20th century by using geometric shapes and bright colours to create an optical illusion. Vasarely's work is all about how we see, and how he can trick us. Look at how the colours change, they are not quite flat, there's a depth to them. The textures here are completely smooth, everything is carefully planned and executed. But it's how he uses geometry that really gets me, it is so calculated. The way the triangles curve and shift, creates a sense of movement, like the spheres are bulging out towards us, even though it's all flat. Vasarely’s interest in abstraction and optical illusions relates to Bridget Riley, who also explored how patterns and colors can mess with our perception. Ultimately, art is an ongoing conversation, so let’s keep the conversation going!