Large Fragment 2
Large Fragment 2
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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130 x 89cm, Edition of 50, Screenprint
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 50
Year: 2009
Size: H 130cm x W 89cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: October 2023
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Meaning & Analysis
Large Fragment 2 (2009), by British Op-Artist Bridget Riley, was released in a signed edition of 50 screen prints. Large Fragment 2 is one of a small handful of works that uniquely enlarge the pattern—of curved verticals and slanting diagonals—that characterizes prints from Riley’s Lozenges series.
This print was arrived at through Riley's process of making studies for other artworks; she has continually expressed the importance of these preparatory studies in the realisation of her final works. The enlarged, undulating wedges and loose sense of pattern in Large Fragment 2 contributes to the artwork’s calming sense of rhythm. The diagonal lines underpinning the composition of other works within the series are still discernible here, now with greater width.
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.
