Study for the painting 'Pause'
1964
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1964
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Study for the painting 'Pause' is a 1964 watercolor by Bridget Riley, a Op Art work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a watercolour by Bridget Riley from 1964. It’s a study for a larger painting called *Pause*. Watercolour lets her play with subtle colour shifts and precise lines. Riley trained in London then worked in ads. She even designed the famous Woolmark logo. Her work plays tricks on your eyes—calm but exciting at the same time. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of her art.
Bridget Riley’s 1964 study for the painting *Pause* demonstrates her precise control over line and color, reflecting her training at Goldsmith’s College and the Royal College of Art. Executed while she worked in advertising—where she designed the Woolmark logo—this work highlights her ability to create visually compelling compositions through subtle variations. The arrangement of lines and hues produces a shifting optical effect, evoking both calm and dynamic responses. Riley’s method emphasizes measured precision to achieve an immersive perceptual experience.
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Bridget Louise Riley (born 24 April 1931) is an English painter known for her op art paintings. She lives and works in London, Cornwall and the Vaucluse in France.
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