2009
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.
$103,560
H 30.08 in W 40.08 in
Firebird -- Screen Print, Abstract, Op Art by Bridget RIley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Firebird, 1971 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on wove paper Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 75 (plus 15 artist's proofs) Printed by Kelpra Studio, London Image...
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$18,640
H 20.04 in W 19.49 in
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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$24,854
H 20.04 in W 19.49 in
Vista -- Screen Print, Horizontal Lines, Op Art by Bridget Riley
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
Vista, 2017 Bridget Riley Screenprint in colours, on Fabriano 5 wove Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 150 Printed by Artizan Editions, Forest of Dean Image: 17...
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$17,950
H 24.26 in W 35.95 in
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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$20,712
H 18.71 in W 19.45 in
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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Rose Rose
By Bridget Riley
Located in London, GB
2011 Screenprint on paper 87 x 69 cm 34.3 x 23.7 inches Edition of 250 Signed and dated in pencil Bridget Riley is one of the most influential figures in postwar British art, celebr...
Paper, Screen
$26,925
H 18.75 in W 28.51 in
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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$12,427
H 24.61 in W 24.41 in
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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$26,925
H 28.75 in W 35.99 in
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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$14,153
H 19.26 in W 31.5 in
About Lilac, 2007, Screenprint in 3 colours plus white, Limited Edition
By Bridget Riley
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in 3 colours plus white under print on Fabiano 5 paper Edition 26 of 75 48.9 x 80 cm (19.2 x 31.5 in) Signed, numbered, dated and titled on the front Artwork in excellent...
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