The artwork, titled “Untitled (Hommage to Bridget Riley)” and created in 1988 by Rosemarie Trockel, is an exemplar of the New European Painting movement and falls within the genre of abstract art. This piece serves as a tribute to the influential British artist Bridget Riley.
This artwork features a series of undulating wave-like patterns rendered in a neutral palette, meticulously arranged in rhythmic and repetitive formations, invoking a visual experience of fluidity and movement. The left portion of the composition is distinctly demarcated by a solid block of muted tone, offering a stark contrast to the dynamic forms that ensue. The interplay between the stationary block and the undulating lines creates a harmonious yet evocative visual dialogue, epitomizing Trockel’s abstract idiom and her homage to the optical intricacies characteristic of Riley’s oeuvre.
