Untitled (Based On Blaze)
Untitled (Based On Blaze)
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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53 x 52cm, Edition of 50, Screenprint
Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 50
Year: 1965
Size: H 53cm x W 52cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: March 2024
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Meaning & Analysis
Untitled (Based On Blaze), a screen print by Bridget Riley, was released in 1965 in a signed edition of 50. Featuring concentric rings of ‘zigs’ and ‘zags’, that evoke the dizzying sensation of looking directly at the sun, it typifies the early monochromatic Op-Art works that propelled Riley to fame.
Untitled (Based On Blaze), is formed of a succession of concentric circles, themselves composed of zig-zags, is dizzying. Where the ‘zigs’ of one circle meet the ‘zags’ of the next, chevrons form and the composition appears to rotate in opposing directions. The feelings of movement and dislocation evoked in the viewer are typical of Riley’s works, particularly her monochromatic works of the early 1960s, which propelled Riley to international acclaim following their inclusion in The Responsive Eye, an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1965.
Untitled (Based On Blaze) reflects Riley’s continuing interest in capturing sensations experienced in nature, such as dazzling sunlight. Writing about a childhood memory, Riley recalled: “looking directly into the sun over a foreshore of rocks exposed by the tide - all reduced to a violent black and white contrast.”
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.
