Bridget Riley

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Bridget Riley

• Born
• April 25, 1931 -

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OP ARTOptical Illusions

• Bridget Riley is one of Englands best known
  artists.
• Most of her early work was in black and white.
  Her first exhibit was in 1962 and she became a
  huge success.
• Current 1964

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• Here the effect is of falling water moving in
  waves. This is created by the lines moving
  closer and farther away from each other on the
  canvas.
• Move your head as you look at the painting and
  see it ripple and change.
• Fall 1963

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• When the viewer looks at Optical Art the
  impression is given of movement, hidden images,
  flashing and vibration, patterns, or
  alternatively, of swelling or warping.

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• Her work is known for its intensity and it's
  often disorientating effect.
• The term 'Riley sensation' was coined to describe
  this dizzy effect of looking at Op Art
  paintings.

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• Her work is often on a very large scale, taking
  up entire walls.

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• Happy Birthday,
• Bridget Riley