Arrest 2 1965

Bridget Riley made Arrest 2, an abstract painting with curving lines in shades of gray and white. Riley’s all about seeing, or rather, perception as a process. This painting isn't just something to look at; it’s something that happens to your eyes, like a little dance. The undulating lines create a kind of visual rhythm; they're not quite regular, not quite chaotic, but somewhere in between. I find myself focusing on how each curve interacts with the others. The gray tones are not flat; they shift and change, creating depth and movement. There's a physicality to the paint, even though it's applied so smoothly. You can almost feel the artist's hand guiding the brush, shaping each wave. It reminds me a bit of Victor Vasarely’s work, but with a softer edge. Riley invites you to participate, to let your eyes wander and find their own path through the painting. It's a reminder that art is never fixed; it's always in motion, just like our perception of it.