{"product_id":"riu-kiu-c-victor-vasarely","title":"Riu-Kiu-C - Victor Vasarely","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of Op Art, this monochromatic geometric composition by Victor Vasarely uses precise lines to create the illusion of movement and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictor Vasarely, a central figure in the development of Op Art, created Riu-Kiu-C as part of his rigorous exploration of geometric form and optical perception. This work employs a strict monochromatic palette of black and white to manipulate the viewer's spatial awareness. By arranging parallel lines and squares in varying orientations, Vasarely generates a sense of movement and depth on a two-dimensional plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the interplay between positive and negative space. The rigid, linear structures create a rhythmic visual experience, where the eye is forced to reconcile the flat surface with the illusion of three-dimensional volume. Vasarely often referred to his method as the 'alphabet plastique', a system where basic geometric units are combined to form complex visual structures. In Riu-Kiu-C, the repetition of these units produces a kinetic effect, causing the image to appear as if it is shifting or vibrating when observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the artist's interest in the scientific and mathematical underpinnings of visual art. By removing subjective expression and focusing on objective, geometric principles, Vasarely sought to create a universal visual language accessible to all. The work is devoid of representational content, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the mechanics of sight and the psychological response to pattern. The precision of the lines and the stark contrast between the black and white areas demonstrate the artist's technical control. Riu-Kiu-C remains a representative example of the mid-twentieth-century movement that prioritised the viewer's active participation in the construction of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/campbells-soup-can-onion-andy-warhol-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCampbell's Soup Can (Onion) - Andy Warhol — Andy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-demoiselles-davignon-vues-de-derriere-patrick-caulfield\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Demoiselles d'Avignon vues de derrière - Patrick Caulfield — Patrick Caulfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victor Vasarely","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848775700815,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848976535887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58848976568655,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Riu-Kiu-C_Poster_CompositorV1_1790072677364.jpg?v=1790074218","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/riu-kiu-c-victor-vasarely","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}