Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - CHEYT-MC-4, 1971

Victor Vasarely. CHEYT-MC-4, 1971.

Victor Vasarely, widely regarded as the father of Op Art, was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century abstract art. His investigation into visual perception, color, and geometry transformed the relationship between the viewer and the image, creating compositions capable of producing movement, depth, and vibration through precise mathematical structures.

'Copyright 1975 Editions du Griffon, Neuchâtel/Switzerland' on the back.

Blind stamp of the Vasarely Foundation.

Photolithography on glossy paper.

Overall dimensions: 27 x 27 cm.

Good condition.

In CHEYT-MC-4 (1971), Vasarely develops an optical structure based on a hexagonal grid that progressively curves to generate the illusion of a sphere emerging at the center of the composition. Unlike his cubic constructions, the geometry here becomes more organic, creating a smooth transition between surface and volume that suggests a radial expansion of space.

The central red core acts as the point of maximum visual intensity, while the gradation toward blue and turquoise tones on the periphery reinforces the sense of depth and immersion. This color organization not only shapes the form but also induces a dynamic perception in which the sphere seems to pulse or float, actively engaging the viewer’s retina.

The work belongs to a mature phase in which Vasarely refines his visual vocabulary, integrating complex geometric systems with a rigorous color logic. Here, the image functions as a field of perceptual energy rather than a static representation, anticipating later developments in digital art, algorithmic visualization, and parametric design.