Fragment 3
Fragment 3
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 75
Year: 1965
Size: H 61cm x W 79cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2023 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2022 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2022 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2022 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2021 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2021 | Sworders | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Fragment 3 is one of seven works comprising Bridget Riley’s Fragment series, in which geometric, repeated forms are presented in black and white. Released in 1965, this signed screen print comes in an edition of 75.
Creating a dizzying effect on the viewer, the patterns appear to oscillate and vibrate on the two-dimensional surface. In Fragment 3, a chevron form is repeated, with the angles of each chevron warped at different angles. As the pattern seems to move across the page, the viewer is disorientated: typical of Riley’s monochromatic, illusionistic works.
Keen to stimulate the viewer's imagination and query the act of perception, Riley’s iconic style explores the dynamic potentialities of optical phenomena. These zingy, geometric designs seek to recreate the sensational effects felt when regarding natural phenomena: dazzling sunlight or waves rippling on the shore, in non-representational compositions. It is through these black and white paintings that Riley achieved notoriety: only after fifteen years did the artist employ the use of colour.
Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.
