Blue And Pink
Blue And Pink
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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28 x 118cm, Edition of 90, Screenprint
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 90
Year: 2001
Size: H 28cm x W 118cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: March 2022
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Meaning & Analysis
This signed screen print was released in 2001 in an edition of 90. Composed of two colours, blue and pink, as the title suggests, this print features a considerable reduction in the number of colours typical of a Bridget Riley screen print. The irregular serpentine, sweeping forms Blue And Pink is composed of were to occupy the painter’s pictorial interest for a decade. Since her first forays into pure geometric abstraction in the 1960s, Riley has worked in series, each one focusing for several years on a particular formal theme. In this series, the preoccupation lies in the use of repeated curved forms in limited colour combinations. Here, the structures’ curvilinear element evokes a sense of movement and rhythm. In Blue And Pink it is possible to follow a series of implicit diagonal lines, which move from the bottom left to top right of the picture surface, creating a sense of movement.
The colour palette of Blue And Pink is inspired by Henri Matisse’s Paris Dance Mural, 1931-33. In Matisse’s mural, grey figures dance before a background of blue and pink stripes, interspersed with areas of black. In Blue And Pink the coloured shapes themselves dance, their fluid dynamism accentuated by an irregular rhythm: the left hand side of the print is dominated by wide pink forms, whilst the right hand side narrower blue forms take precedence.
Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.
