Ahmet Hello 1967

Edna Andrade made "Ahmet Hello" with bright colors, and straight lines: orange, green, and turquoise. Imagine her in the studio, carefully plotting each line, considering how the colors vibrate against each other, the way the circles overlap, and the way it might trick your eye. I can almost feel her determination to make something precise yet visually stimulating. Maybe she was thinking about Bridget Riley and Op Art, but she wanted to bring a warmer, friendlier palette to the party. There is a bit of joy in the geometric dance. It's interesting how artists like Andrade build on each other’s ideas, pushing the boundaries of what painting can do, even within what seems like a rigid structure. It reminds us that painting isn’t just about expression but also about seeing and making us see.