“Rotorelief n°11 – Total Eclipse / Rotorelief n°12 – White Spiral” is a notable artwork created by Marcel Duchamp in 1935. The artwork, housed in the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France, is a fine example of Duchamp’s engagement in the Dada and Op Art movements. The medium employed for this creation is lithography on cardboard, and it falls under the genre of abstract art.
The artwork exhibits a circular design with green spiral patterns radiating outward from the center. The spirals are meticulously arranged in a seemingly endless loop, giving a mesmerizing and hypnotic visual effect, characteristic of the Op Art movement. The use of light and dark contrasts enhances the three-dimensional quality of the spirals, creating an illusion of motion and depth. This piece stands as a profound exploration of form and optical perception, reflecting Duchamp’s avant-garde approach and innovative artistic vision.
