Artwork
Turquoise, Cerise, Mustard Twist with Black
Turquoise, Cerise, Mustard Twist with Black is a watercolor work on paper by Bridget Riley. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This watercolor from 1971 is a stripe-based abstract by Bridget Riley. It’s small—just 20 x 20 cm—but packs a quiet punch through color and line.
Riley studied in London, then designed the Woolmark logo early in her career. Her stripes play with subtle shifts in hue, making the eye work a little.
If stripes grab you, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
Turquoise, Cerise, Mustard Twist with Black is a 1971 watercolour by Bridget Riley, a British artist known for her abstract works that explore the relationship between colour and perception. The painting measures 20 x 20 cm.
Technique & Style
The work features a stripe-based composition, characteristic of Riley's style, which relies on subtle shifts in hue and precise measurement to create a dynamic visual effect. The artist's use of watercolour allows for a nuanced exploration of colour and its impact on the viewer.
History & Provenance
Bridget Riley was trained at Goldsmith's College and the Royal College of Art in London. Early in her career, she worked in advertising and designed the Woolmark company's logo, a notable example of her ability to create simple yet striking visual images.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's abstract composition invites the viewer to engage with its colours and lines, potentially evoking a range of responses from tranquillity to energetic excitement. The subtlety of Riley's colour choices and the precision of her stripes contribute to the work's hypnotic effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bridget Louise Riley (born 24 April 1931) is an English painter known for her op art paintings. She lives and works in London, Cornwall and the Vaucluse in France.
