Bridget Riley helped pioneer the Op Art movement in the 1960s. The British painter arranged colourful shapes across her canvases which seemed to create vibrations or movements; these optical effects gave Op Art its name.
Riley created several black-and-white canvases early in her career, however, she is better known for her vibrant and colourful compositions. After studying at Goldsmiths’ College and the Royal College of Art, Riley took a job in advertising before transitioning to become a full-time artist.
She has exhibited in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, amongst others. Her work is held in collections of institutions including Arts Council England, the Centre Pompidou, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate, and the Stedelijk Museum. Riley's artworks are highly coveted in the market.