Untitled (Based On Movement In Squares)
Untitled (Based On Movement In Squares)
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 26
Year: 1962
Size: H 29cm x W 29cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2009 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2007 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2006 | Bonhams San Francisco | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Untitled (Based on Movement in Squares) (1962) by Op-Artist Bridget Riley, was released in a signed edition of 26 screen-prints. After Riley’s seminal 1961 painting, a monochrome checkerboard seemingly disappears into a vertical fold. It marks the exposition of Riley’s experimentation with geometry, space, movement, and optical illusion.
Riley credits Movement In Squares, which this print is based on, as the beginning of her career-long exploration into geometric form, spatial dynamics and Movement. Its rhythm evokes the meeting of two forms, such as in a kiss or embrace. The two flat planes appear to vanish upon a line of implied contact, created by alternating black and white squares reducing in width as they converge.
Generating a sensation of restless movement, Untitled (Movement In Squares) led to Riley being lauded as an ‘Op Art’ pioneer. ‘Op Art’ takes its name from the optically distorting and dizzying effects the artworks have on the viewer, much like optical illusions. This breakthrough work, created with a staggeringly simple technique, is an attempt on behalf of the artist to recreate the wonder of seeing, without resorting to using representational imagery.
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.
