This is an original geometric abstract painting on panel entitled “July 31 2019″ — which refers to the date that I first developed the design. I had completed the final painting in 2020. It measures 24″ X 24” and is part of my “Asterism Series” of works. The term “asterism” refers to the “X” that appears to the eye — but does not exist in the painting — and occurs when contiguous colors interact from light to dark or dark to light. I borrowed the term from gemologists who use it to describe the “star” the appears in gems such as Blue Star Sapphires. I am influenced by the Op Artists of the 1960s and 1970s — especially Julian Stanczak and Richard Anuszkiewicz. I have finished all four sides, so no frame is needed.

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Inquire about purchase: ContemporaryOpArt@gmail.com, or 717-368-5143. This painting is available for viewing at my office/gallery in Lancaster, PA (by appointment only.)

$2,000.00

Available as a Giclee Print

This design is also available as a fine art Giclee print in sizes from 8″ x 8″ to 36″ x 36″. Click here to purchase a print.

About My Asterism Series of Original Geometric Abstract Paintings

Why does that “X” appear in my Asterism paintings? This visual deception is an example of simultaneous contrast in original abstract painting.

Simultaneous contrast, or the contrast effect, is a visual phenomenon where the perception of one color is affected by the presence of surrounding colors. Specifically, the brightness, saturation, and even the hue of a color can be altered by the colors surrounding it.

There are two types of simultaneous contrast: successive contrast and simultaneous contrast. Successive contrast occurs when the perception of a color is affected by the colors that came before it. Simultaneous contrast occurs when the perception of a color is affected by its surrounding colors and is especially noticeable in this original abstract painting.