Created in 1956, “Omega” by Victor Vasarely belongs to a crucial phase of his research, when the artist increasingly defined the visual principles that would lead to the birth of Op Art.
From a compositional point of view, “Omega” is based on an essential geometric system, constructed through primary forms such as circles, squares and triangles, organized according to a rigorous balance. However, despite the static structure, the interaction between dark fields and tonal variations generates a dynamic perception, actively engaging the viewer’s gaze. In this way, Vasarely moves beyond traditional painting, introducing a programmed perceptual logic.
Moreover, the limited chromatic choice, dominated by blacks and deep tones, reinforces the idea of a universal language, free from narrative references. For this very reason, the work fully reflects the artist’s theoretical vision, according to which art must be based on reproducible modules and objective structures.
Victor Vasarely, born in Hungary and active in Paris, is recognized as the founder of optical-kinetic art. In this context, “Omega” represents a significant example of his research from the 1950s, when painting became a field of scientific experimentation, anticipating fundamental developments in European art of the second half of the twentieth century.
Description: Oil on cardboard, signed lower left, bearing on the reverse a label from Galleria Santacroce – Florence with artist, title, technique, dimensions and date, H cm 48×32.
Hammer Price: € 16.875,00
Auction 63 – 17 April 2023 – PRIVATE COLLECTIONS CONTEMPORARY ART
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