Around
Around
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
£5,500-£8,000Value Indicator
$11,500-$17,000 Value Indicator
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€6,500-€9,500 Value Indicator
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¥1,050,000-¥1,530,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 120
Year: 2011
Size: H 55cm x W 39cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2020 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2020 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Around is a signed screen print produced by Op artist Bridget Riley in 2011. The print depicts a composition of successive vertical stripes rendered in bright colours. Repetition characterises this print as the lines all appear to be identical in shape and size. Each line is a different colour and the colours Riley employs in this print are bright, warm and vibrant, reflecting the artist’s interest in colour and how it can be used to elicit a certain emotional response in the viewer.
Around belongs to Riley’s iconic Stripes collection which the artist started in 1971. The collection is composed of a series of prints, all of which depict formulaic patterns composed of horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines. Discussing these works, Riley has stated that the direction in which the works are ‘read’ is important, as it enables the viewer to appreciate the variations in colour, between warmer and cooler hues.
Riley originally produced artworks in black and white, however the artist started experimenting with colour in the mid-1960s. Riley’s fascination with colour and its ability to evoke an emotional response has led to comparisons between Riley and other artists who explored the use of colour in their works, such as Georges Seurat, Sonia Delaunay and Josef Albers.
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.
