Julio Le Parc

Recognised as one of the forefathers of Kinetic Art, Julio Le Parc works across the disciplines of installation, sculpture and paintings – often illusory in nature, Le Parc has described his creations as a ‘disturbance in the artistic system’. Alchemy 175 and 216 are among his most notable works – described as a tribute to science, the works employ the use of water by painting fountains sprinkling water in an umbrella formation, the movement of the water is further enhanced with light to alter the perception of the viewer. Among Le Parc’s initial inspirations were the works of Vasarely and the writings of Mondrian; his earliest creations were geometrical abstractions, first in black and white and later in colour – upon creating his Continual Mobiles, the artist made the transition into three-dimensional work that employed pulsating light, distorting mirrors and movement. (Artist website)