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Colour & Materials

Bridget Riley

Distinguished British painter and pioneer of the Op Art movement, Bridget Riley (b 1931) produces enthralling compositions that are exhibited around the world. Her recent exhibition at the National Gallery, London (November 24, 2010 to May 22, 2011) inspired Stylus to revisit the artist’s rich contribution to the visual landscape over the past six decades.

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4 Jul 2011
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