Riley, Bridget

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Riley, Bridget (1931– ) English painter, a leading exponent of op art. Riley paints mostly black and white patterns, creating dazzling optical effects that cover the entire surface of the painting and create an illusion of constant movement and change. Examples include Fall (1963).

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