Vega-Zett 02 1971

Here's Victor Vasarely’s Vega-Zett 02, an image built from blue and red circles on a grid, creating the illusion of a spherical form emerging from the surface. I can almost feel Vasarely’s intense focus as he worked. Imagine the meticulous planning, the careful placement of each circle to build this optical effect. It's not just about the colors; it's how they interact and fool our eye into seeing depth where there is none. I think Vasarely was in deep conversation with folks like Josef Albers, exploring how colors vibrate and shift our perceptions. These artists push the boundaries of what painting can do, challenging our understanding of space and form. This work reminds me that painting isn't just about representation, it's a playground for the mind. It's about how we see, perceive, and question reality itself.