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// Spiral by Rafael Jesús Soto, a silkscreen print created between 1955 and 1983, captures the artist's exploration of optical movement and perception. The composition features a series of black, curved lines that radiate outward in a spiral pattern against a white background, creating a compelling illusion of depth and motion. As the viewer’s eye follows the concentric curves, the image appears to pulsate and shift, drawing the eye towards the center in a seemingly endless vortex. Soto, a pioneer in kinetic and Op Art, skillfully uses minimal elements to evoke a powerful visual effect that blurs the boundary between two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. Measuring 68 cm by 68 cm, this piece exemplifies Soto’s ability to manipulate perception through precise, repetitive patterns, inviting viewers to engage with the dynamic energy of visual illusion.
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// Spiral by Rafael Jesús Soto, a silkscreen print created between 1955 and 1983, captures the artist's exploration of optical movement and perception. The composition features a series of black, curved lines that radiate outward in a spiral pattern against a white background, creating a compelling illusion of depth and motion. As the viewer’s eye follows the concentric curves, the image appears to pulsate and shift, drawing the eye towards the center in a seemingly endless vortex. Soto, a pioneer in kinetic and Op Art, skillfully uses minimal elements to evoke a powerful visual effect that blurs the boundary between two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. Measuring 68 cm by 68 cm, this piece exemplifies Soto’s ability to manipulate perception through precise, repetitive patterns, inviting viewers to engage with the dynamic energy of visual illusion.
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Rafael Jesus Soto
Óvalo En El Rojo, 1979
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
Sans Titre, 2001
Sculpture / Object
Acrylic Sculpture
EUR 2,800
Rafael Jesus Soto
Permutation, 1955-1978
Sculpture / Object
Object
EUR 5,500
Rafael Jesus Soto
Permutacion, 1979
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
La Escalera Azul , 1979
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
Cuadrado Y Curvas Virtuales, 1979
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
Mirroire, 2005
Sculpture / Object
Glass
EUR 10,000
Rafael Jesus Soto
Kinetic Box, 1964
Sculpture / Object
Screen-print
USD 22,000
Rafael Jesus Soto
Untitled (Blue Horizon Lines), 1976
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 1,875
Rafael Jesus Soto
Untitled (circles And Lines), 1970
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
EUR 3,750
Rafael Jesus Soto
Composición, 1971
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
EUR 3,125
Rafael Jesus Soto
Escritura, 1979
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
Sotomagie II, 1967
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
Caroni, 1971
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
EUR 1,270
Rafael Jesus Soto
Untitled (Silver Lines)
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
GBP 2,800
Rafael Jesus Soto
Homage To Federico Garcia Lorca, 1999
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
EUR 800
Rafael Jesus Soto
Vibrations, 1967
Sculpture / Object
Acrylic Sculpture
EUR 9,200
Rafael Jesus Soto
Espiral Doble, 1979
Sculpture / Object
Mixed Media
USD 8,950
Rafael Jesus Soto
Dos Cuadraditos, 1972
Sculpture / Object
Object
Currently Not Available
Rafael Jesus Soto
Cube With Ambiguous Space , 1981
Sculpture / Object
Object
Currently Not Available
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What is kinetic art?
Kinetic art is an international movement that emerged in the 1920s and gained prominence in the 1960s, referring to art that involves both apparent and real motion. It encompasses any medium that includes movement, either relying on actual motion for its effect or being perceived as moving by the viewer. Early examples include canvas paintings designed to create optical illusions of movement. Today, kinetic art often refers to three-dimensional figures and sculptures, such as those operated by machines or those that move naturally. The movement covers a variety of styles and techniques that frequently overlap.
