3 grillages superposés 0°, +15°, -15° 1959

Here we see François Morellet's exploration of geometric abstraction, with his "3 grillages superposés 0°, +15°, -15°". The artwork immediately presents us with a complex interplay of overlaid grids. Notice how the superposition of these grids, each rotated at slight angles, creates a moiré effect—an interference pattern that appears almost organic despite its mathematical origins. The simple use of line, repetition, and rotation results in a visually stimulating surface that challenges our perception of order and chaos. Morellet, associated with the concrete art movement, sought to eliminate subjective expression, emphasizing objective, geometric forms. This work exemplifies this approach, reducing the artwork to its basic structural components. It also destabilizes traditional notions of artistic composition, suggesting that complexity can emerge from simple rules. The lack of conventional emotional cues invites us to engage intellectually. Ultimately, "3 grillages superposés" functions as a visual algorithm, a set of instructions played out on canvas that allows for perpetual re-interpretation.