2007
British painter Bridget Riley’s visually spectacular abstractions seem far removed from natural forms. Riley, however, claims she draws inspiration for her paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.”
Indeed, dynamism characterizes her work, which explores how simple geometric forms can create illusions of movement.
Born in 1931, Riley first came to worldwide attention in 1965, when she was included, alongside such other prominent figures as Victor Vasarely and Frank Stella, in the exhibition “The Responsive Eye” at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The catalogue cover featured one of her paintings, Current (1964), composed of wavy black and white lines that seem to vibrate as they move from the top to the bottom of the canvas.
Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By instilling life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer kinetic art.
Browse a collection of Bridget Riley's visionary art at 1stDibs.
Going Across Contemporary Silkscreen Print, AP 10/10, Framed, 21st Century
By Bridget Riley
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen on Somerset Satin paper AP 10 of 10 aside from the main edition of 90 Signed and numbered on the front Condition upon request Framed with acrylic Framed 68.5 x 98 cm, 27 x 38.6 in Published by Parkett magazine...
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Vista Bridget Riley abstract pattern striped limited edition screenprint
By Bridget Riley
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in 5 colours on Fabriano 5 paper Edition 24 of 150 50.9 x 49.5 cm (20 x 19.5 in) (56 x 54.4 x 4 cm, 22.1 x 21.4 x 8.7 in) Signed, numbered, dated and titled on the front ...
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Measure for Measure Screenprint, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
By Bridget Riley
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in 3 colours on Fabriano 5 paper Edition 81 of 175 Signed, numbered, dated and titled on the front Artwork in mint condition. Frame has minor scratches Float-mounted with...
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Untitled, 2018 Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed, Edition 12 of 50
By Carmen Herrera
Located in Bristol, GB
Two Colour Silkscreen Edition 12 of 50 Signed and numbered on front Pristine, no apparent condition issues Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity. Whether it be fig...
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KAWS, Lost Time, 2018, Screenprint in colours on wove paper, Edition of 100
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in colours on wove paper Edition 55 of 100 81.3 x 135.3 cm (32 x 53.2 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint Published by Pace Prints Our mission is to connect art co...
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The Souls II - Loganberry Pink/Imperial Purple/Blind Impression
By Damien Hirst
Located in Bristol, GB
Foil block print on 300gsm Arches 88 archival paper Edition 10 of 15 72 x 51 cm (28.4 x 20.1 in) 79.5 x 59.5 x 2.2 cm, 31.3 x 23.4 x 0.8 in Signed and numbered on the front Artwork i...
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Start -- Screen Print, Abstract, Bright Colors, Op Art by Bridget Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Start, 2000 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on paper Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 200 Printed by Artizan Editions, Hove Image: 34.8 × 38 cm (13.7 × 1...
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Coloured Greys
By Bridget Riley
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bridget Riley (b. 1931) is an influential British abstract painter who came to prominence in the 1960's as the Op Art movement emerged. Riley first gained international recognition ...
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Magenta and Blue
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
2002 Screenprint in colours, on wove paper, with full margins. 109 x 75 cm 43 x 29.6 inches Edition of 75 Signed, dated and numbered by Riley Bridget Riley is one of the most influe...
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Magenta and Green
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Magenta and Green 2002 Screenprint in colors on wove paper Sheet size: 108.5 x 74.9 cm Framed size: 118.1 x 83.8 x 5.1 cm Edition of 75 Hand-Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pen...
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Frieze -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Frieze, 2000 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on wove paper Signed, dated, titled and numbered from the edition of 200 (plus 20 artist's proof) Printed by Sally Gimson Artizan ...
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Carnival -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Carnival, 2000 Bridget Riley Sscreenprint in colours, on wove paper Signed, dated, titled and numbered from the edition of 75 (plus 10 artist's proof) Printed and published by Artiz...
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