Red
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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29 x 76cm, Edition of 75, Screenprint
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 75
Year: 2005
Size: H 29cm x W 76cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: June 2018
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Meaning & Analysis
Red, a screen print by British Op-artist Bridget Riley, was released in 2005 as a signed edition of 75. Named humorously for the single red tear shape left of centre, this print features a further six colours—the largest palette in Riley’s Lozenges series.
Red by Bridget Riley, features seven colours: the most in any one of Riley’s Lozenges series of prints. Amidst this carnival of varying colours lies one red tear shape, situated to the left-hand side of the print. As Riley’s curvilinear shapes appear to slide serpent-like from left to right, there appears to be no apparent rhythm nor pattern. Yet, as one’s eyes focus, parallel diagonal lines moving from left to right emerge, revealing the mathematical precision that underpins each one of Riley’s compositions.
The fusion of figure and ground in Red creates a wave-like motion that celebrates the pleasure of vision and challenges the viewer’s perception. Describing her prints as opening a “small gap of pure perception”, Riley uses pattern and colour on an immense scale, Riley immerses the viewer in intense sensations.
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.
