
Arcadia
4 works

Winged Curve, 1966
Screen print Signed and numbered in pencil
14 5/8 x 16 1/8 in 37 x 41 cm
This 1966 screen print exemplifies Riley's mastery of optical art through its mesmerizing arrangement of undulating black and white lines. The composition creates an illusion of three-dimensional movement across the picture plane, with parallel curves that appear to swell and recede in a rhythmic wave pattern. The precision of the screen printing technique allows for crisp contrast and mathematical exactitude, resulting in a dynamic visual effect that seems to pulse and shimmer before the viewer's eyes. Created during Riley's most celebrated period, this work represents a pivotal moment in post-war British art when she was establishing international recognition for her groundbreaking approach to perception and movement. The piece demonstrates her systematic exploration of visual phenomena and remains highly sought after by collectors of Op Art and twentieth-century prints. As a signed and numbered edition, it offers an accessible entry point into Riley's influential practice. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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