Bridget Riley
By Georgia M.
Bridget Riley, a British artist who was born in London in 1931 is famous for her Op Art. She studied at the famous Goldsmith College of Art in London under Sam Rabin, from 1949-52. She started Op Art in the 1960’s mainly in black and white but later in color. Op Art uses optical effects often creating a dazzle effect. She became the leading British artist to create Op Art. She has traveled extensively, and a visit to Egypt in 1981 had a big effect on her, especially
the colors of ancient Egyptian art. She won many honors and awards She also worked in Industry for the famous J Walter Thompson advertising agency.
She had a first solo show in 1962 at Gallery One. Next she was a prize winner at Venice Biennale. Later, in 1972, she won a very prestigious award in Britain, the CBE, which stands for Commander of the British Empire. She now has studios that exhibit her phenomenal talents. They are in London, Cornwall, and Provence in France.
Bridget Riley, a British artist who was born in London in 1931 is famous for her Op Art. She studied at the famous Goldsmith College of Art in London under Sam Rabin, from 1949-52. She started Op Art in the 1960’s mainly in black and white but later in color. Op Art uses optical effects often creating a dazzle effect. She became the leading British artist to create Op Art. She has traveled extensively, and a visit to Egypt in 1981 had a big effect on her, especially
the colors of ancient Egyptian art. She won many honors and awards She also worked in Industry for the famous J Walter Thompson advertising agency.
She had a first solo show in 1962 at Gallery One. Next she was a prize winner at Venice Biennale. Later, in 1972, she won a very prestigious award in Britain, the CBE, which stands for Commander of the British Empire. She now has studios that exhibit her phenomenal talents. They are in London, Cornwall, and Provence in France.
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