Mayus 1986

Victor Vasarely made this artwork, Mayus, with paint, creating a grid that shifts and plays with your perception. The texture is smooth, almost like it’s been printed, but it’s paint, carefully applied in these perfect squares. The color moves from greens to blues, creating this sensation of depth, like you could fall right into it. Look closely at the center - see how those colors blend and pull you in? It’s as if Vasarely is saying, "Let's mess with how we see things." It reminds me a bit of Bridget Riley, who also played with optical illusions, but Vasarely’s got this cool, almost digital feel. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be what you expect; it can be a game, a puzzle, and a conversation all at once.