Torony 1970

Victor Vasarely created this mind-bender, "Torony," with paint, though it feels like it could be made of light. The colors are laid down in a tight grid, like pixels, each one nudging the next into a slightly different hue. The surface is so smooth, it almost disappears. You don't see brushstrokes, just pure, unadulterated color doing its thing. It's like Vasarely is saying, "Forget the hand, focus on the eye." I love how the green pops, acting as a visual anchor in all this shifting perspective. It's a reminder that even in a world of illusion, there's always a solid ground, a place to start. Vasarely reminds me a little of Bridget Riley, another artist who messed with perception. But where Riley goes for the dizzying effect, Vasarely is more about creating a sense of wonder, a feeling that anything is possible. It's like he's inviting us to question everything we think we know about space and form.