Untitled 1959

Antonio Asis created this unnamed artwork in 1959 using contrasting black and white to create a dynamic composition. At first glance, the overlapping circles command attention, their graphic interplay creating an immediate sense of visual movement. The rings, meticulously arranged, suggest both order and chaos. Their stark contrast invites us to consider the relationship between figure and ground, presence and absence. This work aligns with the principles of geometric abstraction, challenging traditional notions of representation by focusing on the purity of form. Asis uses a structured pattern to destabilize our perception. The oscillation between black and white disrupts any sense of a fixed perspective. Like many Op artists, Asis uses visual mechanics to draw attention to how we see. This piece serves as a reminder that art is not just about what is depicted, but how the interplay of form and structure shape our understanding of the world.