Yaacov Agam, Yucatan Magic from The Yucatan Mystery Series

Artist: Yaacov Agam (1928 - )
Title:Yucatan Magic from The Yucatan Mystery Series
Medium:Agamograph
Image Size:14 in x 14 1/2 in (35.56 cm x 36.83 cm)
Sheet Size:14 in x 14 1/2 in (35.56 cm x 36.83 cm)
Framed Size:27 3/4 in x 27 3/4 in (70.5 cm x 70.5 cm)
Signature:Hand signed by Yaacov Agam (Rishon LeZion, 1928-) in black ink.
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-1721

Historical Description

This piece beautifully displays Yaacov Agams (Rishon LeZion, 1928-) unique perception of art and his revolutionary style, which relied upon the utilization of movement and the fourth dimension in order to gain a complete understanding of his compositions.

Using Lenticular Lithography, Agam (Rishon LeZion, 1928-) over laps multiple graphic images by using a lenticular screen, that reveals and conceals portions of each image. Through the use of this highly sensitive technique, a fluid metamorphosis occurs when the viewer moves in front of the work, just as the viewer defines the picture plain it shifts, creating a new design.

Of his career Agam (Rishon LeZion, 1928-) has stated, "My endeavor has been to create a kind of visual graphic art, existing not only in space, but in time; one in which the form develops and evolves, thus procuring an unforeseeable infinity of plastic situations flowing out of one another." With this piece, Agam has created dual scenes of de-structured rectangular shapes, accented by sharp geometric patterns and highlighted with bursts of magenta, teal, blue, and yellow.

As one of the great Optical artists of the twentieth century, Agam's (Rishon LeZion, 1928-) work can be compared to that of Vasarely and Yvaral.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :

1. ARTRA Diverse Dimensions Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work, signed by publisher, Ron Agam.
2. A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work.

About the Framing:
This work is displayed in a custom made double frame that focuses the viewer attention upon the oscillating forms of the Agamograph. In addition, the crisp and modern black of the frame relaxes the eye allowing the viewer to explore the work further. All materials are archival and museum quality. Framing is finished with white linen wrapped mattes, a black inner fillet and Plexiglas cover.