Vibrations series
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The Vibrations series is a body of kinetic and Op Art works by Jesús Rafael Soto that use layered elements and optical effects to create the illusion of movement and shimmering visual vibration.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Op Art series
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art series ⓘ kinetic art series ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
destabilize fixed perception of form
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engage the spectator as an active participant ⓘ |
| artForm |
kinetic constructions
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wall-mounted reliefs ⓘ |
| associatedWithArtist | Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Venezuela NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creator | Jesús Rafael Soto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| displayContext |
Op Art and kinetic art exhibitions
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modern art museums ⓘ |
| explores |
dematerialization of solid form
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optical vibration through repetition ⓘ relationship between real and perceived movement ⓘ |
| hasArtisticMovement |
Kinetic art
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Op Art NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
geometric abstraction
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illusion of movement ⓘ shimmering visual vibration ⓘ viewer-dependent perception ⓘ |
| hasMedium |
metal rods
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mixed media ⓘ nylon threads ⓘ painted panels ⓘ wire elements ⓘ |
| hasVisualFeature |
contrasting colors
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moiré-like effects ⓘ repetitive linear patterns ⓘ superimposed grids ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
European Op Art
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geometric abstraction ⓘ |
| notableFor |
creating optical instability
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integrating real and virtual movement ⓘ |
| partOf | Jesús Rafael Soto’s kinetic oeuvre ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
perceptual ambiguity
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viewer movement as compositional element ⓘ |
| requires | movement of the viewer ⓘ |
| timePeriod | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| typicalColorScheme |
black and white
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high-contrast colors ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
layered elements
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optical effects ⓘ |
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