Ezust, from Album Lapidaire 1964

Victor Vasarely created Ezust as part of his Album Lapidaire, using screen printing—a process through which ink is pressed through a stenciled mesh screen. The very qualities of screen printing—its capacity to create flat, uniform planes of color—are fundamental to the artwork's impact. Note how the solid areas of grey and silver interact with the geometric forms, creating an optical push-and-pull that suggests depth on a flat surface. The arrangement of squares creates a grid, within which circles appear to morph into ellipses, producing a dynamic visual rhythm. Screen printing, while capable of artistic expression, is also deeply rooted in industrial production and commercial design. This duality is key to understanding Vasarely's practice, which challenges traditional hierarchies between fine art and commercial processes. Vasarely embraces the possibilities of mass production to create art that is accessible and engaging, reflecting a vision of art integrated into everyday life.