Calcis – J 1972

This black and white composition by Victor Vasarely is filled with geometric shapes which give it a dynamic energy. I can imagine him carefully planning the arrangement and then cutting out each shape, adjusting the composition until he was happy with the overall rhythm. I wonder what Vasarely was thinking about when he made this? Maybe he was experimenting with optical illusions, pushing the boundaries of perception through simple geometric forms. The way the black and white shapes intersect and overlap creates a kind of visual vibration. It’s almost as if he’s playing with our eyes, challenging us to see something more than just flat shapes on a surface. It reminds me of Bridget Riley’s Op Art, which also messes with your brain. All these artists are in an ongoing conversation, experimenting with abstraction. Ultimately, they are expanding our understanding of what painting can be. It's a reminder that art is a journey of discovery, full of endless possibilities.