From SotoMagie series
- Silkscreen on plexiglass
- Signed and numbered on a label affixed to the reverse
Rafael Jesus Soto’s Sotomagie II is an engaging mixed-media sculpture that explores the interaction between form, light, and perception. Part of the Sotomagie series, this piece uses Plexiglas and features a dynamic composition of intersecting diagonal lines, dots, and geometric patterns. Silkscreened in black, white, red, and yellow, the lines and shapes seem to shift and vibrate as the viewer changes their angle of perception, creating an optical illusion of movement. Soto's mastery in kinetic and optical art is evident as he transforms simple geometric patterns into an immersive, dynamic experience. The layers of Plexiglas add depth to the composition, further enhancing the illusion of three-dimensionality and movement. Signed and numbered on the reverse, Sotomagie II exemplifies Soto’s exploration of space, perception, and visual vibration, inviting the viewer to actively engage with the artwork.
Jesús Rafael Soto (Venezuela, 1923–2005) was a pioneering figure in kinetic and op art. Renowned for his 'Penetrables' series, he created immersive installations that invited viewer interaction, blurring the lines between art and observer. Soto's work explored movement, perception, and the dematerialization of the art object, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary art.
Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.
From SotoMagie series
- Silkscreen on plexiglass
- Signed and numbered on a label affixed to the reverse
Rafael Jesus Soto’s Sotomagie II is an engaging mixed-media sculpture that explores the interaction between form, light, and perception. Part of the Sotomagie series, this piece uses Plexiglas and features a dynamic composition of intersecting diagonal lines, dots, and geometric patterns. Silkscreened in black, white, red, and yellow, the lines and shapes seem to shift and vibrate as the viewer changes their angle of perception, creating an optical illusion of movement. Soto's mastery in kinetic and optical art is evident as he transforms simple geometric patterns into an immersive, dynamic experience. The layers of Plexiglas add depth to the composition, further enhancing the illusion of three-dimensionality and movement. Signed and numbered on the reverse, Sotomagie II exemplifies Soto’s exploration of space, perception, and visual vibration, inviting the viewer to actively engage with the artwork.
Jesús Rafael Soto (Venezuela, 1923–2005) was a pioneering figure in kinetic and op art. Renowned for his 'Penetrables' series, he created immersive installations that invited viewer interaction, blurring the lines between art and observer. Soto's work explored movement, perception, and the dematerialization of the art object, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary art.
Art is not expression; art is knowledge.
- Rafael Jesus Soto
Celebrated for his contributions to both the Op Art movement and Kinetic Sculpture, Jesus Rafael Soto worked with a range of materials to create his trademark sculptural reliefs; his works study the interplay between colours as well as the dynamic between foreground and background, both of which often result in a final optical illusion effect, as exemplified in his acclaimed Vibration Blanc et Jaune work. Soto began his artistic career as a post-impressionist painter, but later discovered the methods and teachings of Piet Mondrian, from whom he gained much of his inspiration. Alongside his notable reliefs, Soto created a number of interactive sculptures that allowed direct audience participation – Penetrables is among his most successful works of this kind, of which the artist has remarked ‘’when you enter a penetrable, you have the sensation of being in a light swirl, a total plenitude of vibrations.’’ (Artist website)
Concrete Art is an art movement founded by the Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg in the 1930s. The movement emphasizes pure abstraction, focusing on geometric shapes and colors without any reference to the natural world or symbolic meaning. Unlike other forms of abstract art, Concrete Art is entirely non-representational and is based on mathematical principles and precise execution. It aims to create universal, timeless works by using simple, clear forms that emphasize objectivity and clarity.