Modulação luminosa 1967

Modulação luminosa, or Luminous Modulation, by Eduardo Nery, presents a visually intriguing surface of woven acrylic. We see a grid of alternating squares in black and a combination of red and blue, setting up a rhythmic optical play. Nery’s approach explores how light interacts with form, engaging with ideas of perception and spatial dynamics. The weaving technique enhances this by layering colors, creating subtle shifts and gradients. This systematic approach to art-making reflects a broader interest in structural principles and the ways in which simple elements, when combined, can generate complex visual phenomena. The formal rigor of the grid is softened by the interplay of light and shadow, transforming the static structure into a dynamic field of visual experience. This piece invites us to consider how an artwork can challenge fixed meanings through its engagement with light, color, and space, creating a dialogue between the physical object and our sensory perception.