Iskra Velitchkova
Figures 3, 2024
SOLD
Giclée Print
Image: 25 x 25 cm
Framed: 40 x 40 cm
Unique
Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition
Description:
In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.
The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.
Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.
In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.
If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.
-Iskra Vetlichkova
Figures 3, 2024
SOLD
Giclée Print
Image: 25 x 25 cm
Framed: 40 x 40 cm
Unique
Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition
Description:
In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.
The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.
Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.
In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.
If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.
-Iskra Vetlichkova
Figures 3, 2024
SOLD
Giclée Print
Image: 25 x 25 cm
Framed: 40 x 40 cm
Unique
Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition
Description:
In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.
The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.
Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.
In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.
If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.
-Iskra Vetlichkova