G-FF 

Editor: So, this is "G-FF" by Victor Vasarely. It's a print, looks like serial art, full of geometric shapes. The black and white is so striking. At first glance, it seems really simple, but the longer you look, the more complex it becomes. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It's like a dance, isn't it? A visual waltz of forms. Vasarely plays with our perception. These shapes, are they advancing or receding? That’s where the ‘op’ or optical art comes in – it's meant to trick the eye, to make us question what we think we see. Do you feel a pull, like it’s breathing? Editor: Absolutely, especially with the contrasting black and white shapes. I almost feel a bit dizzy if I stare too long! Why just geometric shapes? Curator: Well, Vasarely believed that pure form and color could create an experience, independent of any reference to the real world. Squares, circles, diamonds… they're universal, almost primal. Think about it: each shape and its placement evokes feelings. The circle can seem gentle, while the square feels more stable. It’s an alphabet of sensation. Did you notice how those slightly out-of-focus white shapes around the edges add to the disorienting feel? Editor: Yeah, almost like they're fading into the background, or about to pop out. The way they are subtle pushes the others forward. It's pretty wild how he creates depth with a flat print using just basic shapes. I’ll never look at geometry the same way. Curator: Exactly! And maybe that's the magic, that the most basic elements, put together, create something far more significant and alive. I appreciate seeing how you observe the background, which helps unlock a feeling of movement in the print, something easy to overlook.