Blue Squares 

Victor Vasarely, a key figure in the Op Art movement, created "Blue Squares" to challenge our perceptions of space and form. Born in Hungary and later working in France, Vasarely sought to democratize art, envisioning works that could be mass-produced and integrated into everyday life. In "Blue Squares," the geometric shapes and gradations of color create an illusion of depth and movement. This visual effect, typical of Op Art, engages the viewer in a dynamic interplay of perception. It’s not just about seeing; it's about how we see, and how easily our eyes can be led to believe in the impossible. Vasarely wanted to create an art that everyone could understand and enjoy, free from the traditional constraints of representation. The use of abstraction allows for an open dialogue, inviting each of us to bring our own experiences to the artwork. "Blue Squares" destabilizes fixed perspectives, encouraging us to question the nature of reality and the role of perception in shaping our understanding.