Torobor II 1982

Victor Vasarely made this painting, Torobor II, with careful, considered marks. Look at this grid of black squares against a yellow background! I can just imagine Vasarely thinking about Mondrian’s grids, pushing the idea even further into this repetition of identical forms. What was he thinking when he made it? Was he listening to music, or was he enjoying the meditative, mathematical process? The material aspects of this painting are so important. It’s not about thick gobs of paint but the precision in color and surface. Each square feels solid, and the golden background brings a warm contrast. Even though the gesture is simple, it’s how it communicates the artist’s intention. It’s this commitment that keeps the work alive. Artists are always in conversation, aren’t they? Each mark connects across time. Painting is just an embodied expression, open to interpretation, forever inspiring new ideas!