Okta Zûr 1977

Victor Vasarely made ‘Okta Zûr’ using precise shapes and a cool palette, exploring how visual elements can create a sense of movement on a flat surface. Look closely at the way Vasarely plays with color; each geometric form shifts in tone, creating an illusion of depth. This isn't about capturing a fleeting moment, but more about how perception itself is a process. I see a very smooth surface, where the physicality of the medium is concealed. The edges are hard, there is no trace of the artist’s hand. Yet the whole piece is animated by his careful modulation of colors. Notice the way the greens shift from deep teal to bright turquoise, how the lines seem to undulate, creating a kind of visual rhythm. Vasarely's work reminds me a bit of Bridget Riley's explorations of optical effects, they are both interested in disrupting our sense of space. Ultimately, the beauty of this piece lies in its ambiguity. It's a dance between control and chaos, inviting us to find our own way through the visual maze.