Bridget Riley, Deny 1, 1966.
JPMorgan Chase Art Collection
24. Deny 1
Artist | Bridget Riley |
Year | 1966 |
Medium | Synthetic emulsion on canvas |
Dimensions | 851⁄2 × 851⁄2 in. (217 × 217 cm) |
Collection | JPMorgan Chase Art Collection |
In a further move away from the absolute opposition of black and white, Deny 1 introduces warm and cool tonal contrasts to create the sensation of motion. A gridded sequence of identical ovals sets warm red-hued grays against a cool blue-gray background, generating a sense of progressive movement, as the shapes appear to turn on their axes. Although the ground is a uniform color, it seems to shift from light to dark to form a distinctive V-shape.