Echo
Echo
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 75
Year: 1998
Size: H 70cm x W 73cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2024 | Whyte's | Ireland | |||
| July 2020 | James Adam & Sons | Ireland | |||
| January 2019 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2016 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| July 2014 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2013 | Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Echo is a signed screen print by Bridget Riley, released in 1998 in an edition of 75. The print is composed of interlocking planes of colour, whose elegant, serpentine lines evoke a sense of disembodied movement. Executed in three colours, as well as black and white, the colour palette of Echo is similar to that of Start. Yet, here, the inclusion of black darkens the print, simultaneously heightening the vibrancy of the adjacent colours. Consequently, Riley is able to engage in an in-depth analysis into colour and its potentialities.
Throughout her career, now spanning more than six decades, Riley has unfalteringly revelled in exploring the visual and emotional effects of various colour combinations, and Echo is no exception. Regarding colour as capable of eliciting emotional responses in the viewer, Riley often painted comparable compositions in similar colour palettes, varying just one colour.
Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.
