Fondau c. 1979

Victor Vasarely made this print, called Fondau, using geometric shapes and stripes, somehow managing to find freedom within a very tight structure. Look at how the stripes create an illusion of depth. It’s not just flat color; there’s a rhythm and a pulse. The way the colors shift and vibrate against each other makes your eyes dance. There's a dynamic energy within the static forms, a bit like a controlled explosion. I like that there's no slop, no evidence of the hand, but it still feels alive. Now, check out the central square, how the stripes flip from green to purple inside it. It's like he's saying, “Let’s play with perception.” I’m reminded of Bridget Riley, another artist who messed with our visual expectations, turning simple patterns into something mind-bending. Art’s not about answers; it's about opening up questions.