Bridget Riley
A Life Illuminated by Perception: The World of Bridget Riley Bridget Louise Riley, born in Norwood, London, in 1931, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of modern art, renowned for her pioneering contributions to Op Art. Her journey began amidst the shifting landscapes of pre-war Britain, with a childhood marked by relocation from London to Lincolnshire and then Cornwall during the Second World War. These early experiences, spen…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Bridget Riley's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Bridget Riley's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
