“Oval Axis: Cerise, Turquoise, Ochre” is an abstract artwork by Bridget Riley created in 1970, associated with the Concretism art movement. The piece is characterized by its geometric abstraction and consists of a series of ovoid shapes arranged in a seemingly systematic manner across the canvas. The use of bright, contrasting colors such as cerise, turquoise, and ochre adds vibrancy to the work, with the colors meticulously chosen to evoke certain visual effects and emotional responses from the viewer.
The artwork features an array of oval shapes strategically positioned along diagonal axes. These ovals display alternating colors—some with turquoise centers and cerise outlines, others with ochre centers. The composition is set against a neutral background, which accentuates the vivid color scheme and geometric forms. The overall design is rhythmic and precise, reflecting a sense of order and mathematical precision that is often found within the broader Concretism movement. Riley’s work tends to play with the viewer’s visual perception, creating a dynamic interaction as the eye moves across the different elements of the composition.
