OND-LZ 2687 1971 - 1974

Victor Vasarely created this artwork, titled OND-LZ 2687, using geometric forms to create an impression of depth. The dominant motif is the checkerboard, an ancient symbol found in various cultures, often associated with games of strategy and chance. The checkerboard's alternating light and dark squares evoke a sense of duality, of opposing forces in balance, such as yin and yang. We can trace this motif through time, from ancient Roman mosaics to medieval heraldry, where it symbolized nobility and order. Vasarely, however, distorts the familiar grid, bending and warping it to create an optical illusion. This distortion taps into our collective memory, unsettling our perception of space. It is as if the subconscious is playing tricks on us, reminding us that what we perceive as reality is often an illusion, a constructed image. The effect is both disorienting and intriguing, engaging our minds on a deep, psychological level. The checkerboard pattern continues to resurface in modern art and design.