Richard Anuszkiewicz
Richard Anuszkiewicz, born in 1930 in Erie, Pennsylvania, is celebrated for his pivotal role in the Op Art movement.
Born: 1930, Erie, Pennsylvania
Died: 2020, Englewood, New Jersey
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Recognition
Richard's optical art has included steel sculpture, print, and reliefs. He has been exhibited in the MoMA, Whitney, Brooklyn Museum
Intent
A study of the effects of six colors on perception in the second and third dimension.
Composition
Contrast of bright, dimensional colors. Richard combines lithography and silkscreen, assembling cutouts in geometric shapes.
Ceres Take
Color and size make this a very commanding piece of art.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Lithograph
Lithography is a form of pinrtmaking anchored on the principle of oil and water repelling each other. It involves drawing or painting an image onto a smooth, flat surface, traditionally a stone, using a greasy medium like crayon or ink. The surface is then treated with a chemical solution to...
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