Victor Vasarely - Ceti (Tau-Ceti series, 1967) - signed serigraph
The Op Art Experience: When the Viewer Creates the Movement
At the crossroads of mid-century design and the avant-garde, this original serigraph by Victor Vasarely is a prime example of optical art (Op Art). As art historian Frank Popper theorized in his essays on kinetic art, Vasarely's strength lies in his ability to make the viewer a co-creator of the work. Faced with this print, your gaze cannot remain passive. Through its complex geometric construction, the print triggers a physical and visual experience: it is your own retina that brings the image to life, creating a work in perpetual redefinition.
Technical Specifications
- Artist: Victor Vasarely (1906–1997)
- Title: Ceti (handwritten notation on the reverse)
- Period: Circa 1967
- Technique: Color serigraph on heavy art paper
- Signature: Signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin
- Justification: Handwritten notation "H.C." (Hors Commerce) in pencil in the lower left
- Dimensions: Sheet: 40 x 37.5 cm — Composition: 28 x 28 cm
Condition
This artwork is in excellent condition. The colors have fully retained their original density, freshness, and matte finish. The paper is pristine, with no sun damage or foxing, attesting to the meticulous care taken in its preservation over the decades.
Studio Cinquante's Perspective
Retinal instability as a decorative element—or how can a two-dimensional surface seem to pulsate and emerge from the wall? Here, the master of illusion deploys his "plastic units" with algorithmic precision. Through the subtle deformation of the grid and the confrontation of colors with opposing wavelengths, Vasarely provokes what Popper calls "perceptual instability." The eye, unable to focus on the whole, perceives a virtual volume and continuous movement. This is a vibrant architecture that lends hypnotic depth to a contemporary interior.
Shipping Note:
The artwork is packaged flat with the utmost care in reinforced, rigid packaging. Tracked and insured shipping for a worry-free delivery.