The Eye's Mind Bridget Riley Selected Writings 1965-1999

by Bridget Riley, Robert Kudielka

Bridget Riley, one of the leading abstract painters of her generation, holds a unique position in contemporary art. She has developed and extended the range of her interests ever since her first success in the 1960s, creating a body of work which is both consistent and highly varied. This volume, now fully revised and updated, reveals the mind behind this remarkable achievement, drawing together the most important texts and interviews of the last forty years. Riley's writings show a passionate engagement with her subjects and a great insight paired with a freshness of approach and an exceptional clarity of expression. Quite apart from providing a key to understanding her own work, this book is a fascinating document reflecting the issues and problems facing an artist in the 21st century.

Genres: Art

352 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 1999

About the author

Bridget Louise Riley CH CBE (born 24 April 1931 in Norwood, London) is an English painter who is one of the foremost exponents of Op art. She currently lives and works in London, Cornwall and the Vaucluse in France.

(from Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Pat]

I am loving this book. I have been on a quest to make color vibrate. This book is giving me many insights into the factors involved. I am very inspired by Bridget Riley's work and words in a way I do not think would have been possible for me a couple of years ago. I only wish I could spend some time with the real paintings.