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Bridget Riley Mixed Media

British, b. 1931

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.

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Artist: Bridget Riley
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By Bridget Riley

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Bridget Riley (b. 1931) is one of the foremost exponents of Op Art, a style that plays with human perception to produce optically illusionistic works of art. The English painter stud...

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Bridget Riley mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bridget Riley mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bridget Riley in screen print, c print, gouache and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Bridget Riley mixed media, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Antonio Asis, and Stan Slutsky. Bridget Riley mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $967 and tops out at $967, while the average work can sell for $967.
Questions About Bridget Riley Mixed Media
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    You can see Bridget Riley paintings in a few locations. Her works are part of the permanent collections of several major museums, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London. In addition, institutions around the world frequently hold special exhibitions featuring her paintings and drawings. Shop a variety of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Opinions on what Bridget Riley's most famous work is differ. One of her best-known works is 1961's Movement in Squares, which had a major impact on the Op art movement. Other notable works by Riley include 1960's Pink Landscape, 1962's Blaze 1, 1985's Cupid's Quiver and 1989's Gaillard. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Bridget Riley art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bridget Riley's geometric paintings made her famous in the 1960s. Known for their pulsing colors and elaborate patterns that created optical illusions, these paintings became synonymous with the Op Art movement and have inspired psychedelic posters since they were created. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Bridget Riley artwork from top sellers around the world.