Victor Vasarely Bellatrix - Pyr The star Bellatrix and flame

Silkscreen, 1989

Edition of 100 (17/100)

Published by AZG Austria Zeichen

Catalogue: [Benavides 467]

38.00 cm × 38.00 cm (image size)

Hand-signed by the artist in pencil

Certificate of Authenticity included

Condition: Excellent

About the Work

《Bellatrix - Pyr》 is a silkscreen print from the album《Variációk》, showcasing Victor Vasarely's refined visual studies from his later years.

In this work, two contrasting complementary colors, vivid blue and red, confront each other, creating a tense visual space. The clear contrast generates a strong vibrational sensation on the canvas, giving a dynamic impression of constant change despite its static composition.

Vasarely created unique spaces that visually shook the viewer through the repetition of geometric structures and the interaction of colors. In this work too, a meticulously calculated rhythm unfolds within the square format, producing a distinctive tension where order and disruption coexist.

The vibrant and transparent coloration, unique to silkscreen, further highlights the contrast between blue and red, imbuing the entire work with a powerful sense of life.

《Bellatrix - Pyr》 is a condensed masterpiece of Op Art, showcasing the highly accomplished dialogue between color and structure that Vasarely explored throughout his life.