The artwork titled “Pal-Ket,” crafted by Victor Vasarely circa 1973-1974, is an acrylic painting on canvas, emblematic of the Op Art movement. Measuring 224.8 x 198.1 cm, this abstract piece is housed in the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum in Bilbao, Spain.
The artwork features a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and vibrant colors, meticulously arranged to create an illusion of three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface. Predominantly, it consists of an array of circular shapes in varying shades of blue, green, purple, and an interplay of white. The strategic gradient of the colors, coupled with the meticulous positioning of the circles, forms the illusion of a sphere emerging from a flat plane. The use of light and shadow, inherent to the Op Art style, results in an engaging visual experience that challenges the viewer’s perception of depth and movement.
