“Conversation,” an artwork by Bridget Riley created in 1992, is an exemplary piece of the Hard Edge Painting movement. This abstract artwork, crafted with oil on linen, is housed at the Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal, UK.
The artwork is characterized by its series of dynamic, multi-colored diagonal stripes, creating a vibrant interplay of colors and forms. The stripes vary in width and color, generating a rhythmic pattern that engages the viewer’s eye and evokes a sense of movement. Dominant hues in vertical columns include blues, greens, oranges, yellows, blacks, and whites, meticulously arranged to produce a visually stimulating composition. The precision of the lines and the interplay of contrasting and harmonious colors testifies to Riley’s mastery in creating optical effects that challenge and stimulate perception. This visually complex and lively piece reflects Riley’s commitment to exploring visual sensations and abstract expression through geometric forms and vivid color dynamics.
