Estrutura Ambígua IV 1969

Eduardo Nery made this painting, Estrutura Ambígua IV, with what looks like acrylic or maybe oil, in careful, considered marks. The red and orange palette isn’t exactly harmonious, but there’s something electric about it. It's not a quiet painting, but it's also not trying to bowl you over. It's got this quiet, insistent energy. Up close, the surface feels pretty smooth, the paint applied in thin, even layers. There aren’t any brushstrokes leaping out at you, no globs or drips. Instead, it’s a kind of meticulous construction. Look at how each little diamond shape sits next to its neighbor, creating this wobbly, almost dizzying effect. The title suggests ambiguity, and that's what you get - is it flat or three dimensional? I'm reminded of Bridget Riley’s op art experiments, where simple shapes and colors create a sense of movement and disorientation. Like Riley, Nery embraces the power of visual perception, showing us that what we see isn’t always what we think we see. Art is a conversation, isn't it? An ongoing exploration of how we make sense of the world.