Supernovae – Neg 1973

Victor Vasarely created "Supernovae - Neg" as part of the Op Art movement, which emerged in the 1960s amid social and political upheaval. The movement challenged traditional notions of representation, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward questioning established norms. Here, Vasarely uses geometric forms in stark black and white to create the illusion of movement and depth, playing with our perception. The contrasting colors create a dynamic tension on the surface, drawing the eye in. The artist blurs the line between the two-dimensional surface and the three-dimensional space, inviting us to question the nature of reality itself. He once said: "Each period has its own optical sensibility." The artwork invites us to consider how our perceptions shape our understanding of the world around us, and how the interplay of light and shadow can reveal hidden dimensions within the ordinary. In this way, "Supernovae - Neg" encourages us to explore the boundaries of perception.