Majus-Vit 1974

Victor Vasarely made “Majus-Vit” with paint, creating a mind-bending optical illusion. It’s a structured dance of color, where each square feels meticulously placed. Vasarely's process is like a mathematical equation. It's all about hard-edged geometry and these vibrant hues working together to trick your eye. Look closely at the top left corner, at the red square, how it seems to push forward. The way Vasarely uses color relationships creates this illusion of depth. It’s almost sculptural, even though it’s just flat paint on a surface. He reminds me a bit of Bridget Riley, another artist playing with perception. But where Riley goes for moiré effects, Vasarely builds these architectural spaces. It’s not just about the eye fooling the brain, but also about suggesting unseen dimensions. It shows how paintings can be portals.