The artwork, titled “Untitled,” was created by the artist Gego in 1966 and belongs to the Op Art movement. It is an abstract piece that exemplifies the artist’s exploration of visual perception and movement.
The artwork features a large, irregularly shaped black form occupying the majority of the canvas. Within this form is a textured pattern of thin, white horizontal lines that intersect and create a sense of depth and movement. The outer right edge of the form and the white background display a series of similar lines, imparting a dynamic, almost kinetic quality to the piece. The interaction between the black shapes and the white lines invites the viewer’s eye to trace the various patterns, thereby engaging in the Op Art tradition of optical illusion and visual tension.
