CTA-105.A

This 1966 work by Victor Vasarely in acrylic on panel technique (100×100 cm) is an emblematic example of kinetic and Op Art.

Entitled CTA-105.A, it presents a composition of squares that gradually vary in tone and size, creating a dynamic and hypnotic optical illusion, while the skilful use of gold tones – from deep yellow to dark bronze – accentuates the effect of depth and movement.

In the centre of the painting, an intense golden yellow light seems to emerge from the background, as if the painting were backlit; the squares in the centre are larger, brighter and more defined, while towards the edges they shrink, tilt and darken, creating the illusion of an expanding sphere or a luminous explosion in a three-dimensional space.

The optical effect is amplified by the geometric precision and rhythmic repetition of forms, which are typical features of Vasarely’s visual language. The central symmetry and the use of chromatic perspective create a visual tension that captures the observer, involving him in an unstable and fluctuating perception.

The work is not just an aesthetic exercise but a reflection on visual perception and the interaction between form, light and space.

The illusion of depth, generated without the use of traditional shadows but only through colour and geometry, demonstrates Vasarely’s mastery in manipulating the human eye.

In this work, gold is not just colour, but a metaphor for light and energy, transforming a flat surface into an immersive visual experience, and the undulating grid becomes a window onto a dimension beyond the tangible, where mathematical rationality meets sensory suggestion.

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The work is in perfect condition, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Pierre Vasarel