Jesus Rafael Soto (1923-2005) - Geometric abstraction
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Geometric abstraction, a silkscreen print on vellum by Jesús Rafael Soto (1974), a limited edition of 100, hand-signed, Spanish origin, 75 × 56 cm, weight 1 kg, in fair condition.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Silkscreen print on vellum paper.
- Hand-signed by the artist.
- Minimal crease marks.
- Magnificent print with high-contrast colors.
- Unnumbered copy besides an edition of 100.
- This listing contains AI visualisations. Please refer to the original photographs to understand the actual condition of the object.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Kinetic Composition. The work depicts a geometric interplay between a black rectangle and a large white circle, whose overlap creates a distinct light-dark tension. The lower half of the circle is crisscrossed by a dense network of horizontal lines that extend beyond the edge of the image and intersect diagonally-a zigzag pattern that appears to vibrate visually. The contrast between the light gray area on the left and the deep, dense black area on the right creates an illusory sense of depth on a purely flat surface. The work is exemplary of Soto's kinetic art: movement and depth are generated solely through visual perception, without anything physically moving.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was a Venezuelan artist and one of the most influential pioneers of Kinetic Art and Op Art. Born in Ciudad Bolívar, he studied at the School of Fine Arts in Caracas before moving to Paris in 1950, where he became a central figure in the international avant-garde. Soto developed a groundbreaking artistic language based on movement, vibration, and the perception of space, seeking to dissolve the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and the viewer’s experience.
He is best known for his immersive Penetrables, large-scale installations made of suspended elements through which visitors can walk, transforming spectators into active participants. Soto was a key participant in the landmark 1955 exhibition Le Mouvement, considered a founding event of Kinetic Art. His works are held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Pompidou. His innovations profoundly shaped the development of contemporary abstract and kinetic art.
ABOUT THE PRINT
- Silkscreen print on vellum paper.
- Hand-signed by the artist.
- Minimal crease marks.
- Magnificent print with high-contrast colors.
- Unnumbered copy besides an edition of 100.
- This listing contains AI visualisations. Please refer to the original photographs to understand the actual condition of the object.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Kinetic Composition. The work depicts a geometric interplay between a black rectangle and a large white circle, whose overlap creates a distinct light-dark tension. The lower half of the circle is crisscrossed by a dense network of horizontal lines that extend beyond the edge of the image and intersect diagonally-a zigzag pattern that appears to vibrate visually. The contrast between the light gray area on the left and the deep, dense black area on the right creates an illusory sense of depth on a purely flat surface. The work is exemplary of Soto's kinetic art: movement and depth are generated solely through visual perception, without anything physically moving.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was a Venezuelan artist and one of the most influential pioneers of Kinetic Art and Op Art. Born in Ciudad Bolívar, he studied at the School of Fine Arts in Caracas before moving to Paris in 1950, where he became a central figure in the international avant-garde. Soto developed a groundbreaking artistic language based on movement, vibration, and the perception of space, seeking to dissolve the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and the viewer’s experience.
He is best known for his immersive Penetrables, large-scale installations made of suspended elements through which visitors can walk, transforming spectators into active participants. Soto was a key participant in the landmark 1955 exhibition Le Mouvement, considered a founding event of Kinetic Art. His works are held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Pompidou. His innovations profoundly shaped the development of contemporary abstract and kinetic art.
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Artist
Jesus Rafael Soto (1923-2005)
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
100
Title of artwork
Geometric abstraction
Technique
Silkscreen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1974
Condition
Fair condition
Height
75 cm
Width
56 cm
Weight
1 kg
Style
Op Art
Period
1970-1980
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