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What is Op Art? A Journey Through Optical Illusions

Hal TragerJanuary 15, 2025
What is Op Art? A Journey Through Optical Illusions

Op Art, short for Optical Art, emerged in the 1960s as a movement that explored the interaction between illusion and picture plane.

The Origins

The movement gained international recognition with the "Responsive Eye" exhibition at MoMA in 1965.

How Op Art Works

Op Art relies on visual phenomena like moiré patterns, afterimages, and color interaction.

My Approach

When I create my works, I focus on the hand-drawn quality that distinguishes my art from digitally produced optical illusions.