Yanina-C 1957

Victor Vasarely made this painting, Yanina-C, with geometric forms and flat colors. It looks like everything has been really carefully planned out. I wonder how much he allowed himself to change things as he went along. I love the way the colors create a push and pull. The greens and blues are cool, but they really pop against the purple. There's a real sense of depth, even though it's all on a flat surface. Look at the way the lines intersect and overlap. Do you see how the yellow stripes make your eyes move up and down? It is like a rhythm. The shapes and colors feel very precise and modern. It reminds me a little of Mondrian, but with a more playful, space-age vibe. I love how it invites you to get lost in its visual puzzle. Is it a pattern, a picture, or something in between? Art is such a conversation across time.