Lillian Florsheim

3D Works Categories OP

I. OP

“I am trying to create illusionary form, something that changes as the viewer moves around.”
— Lillian Florsheim, March 27, 1966

These works are optically rich, with a largely two-dimensional view that changes with movement by the viewed. The The actual construction is typically that of a shadow box, about 3" deep, with a top layer (for many of the works) of clear rods placed close together, making a translucent and distorting surface. The pattern comes from a taped set of lines underneath.

These works are visually active— changing the image as the viewer moves, with a shimmering effect from an otherwise static object.They were likely inspired by work done in Kinetic Art and Op Art, known to Florsheim from shows at Denise Réné's gallery in Paris.

I 1 Red Stripes, 1965 Details

I 2 Mural Noir et Blanc, 1967 Details

I 3 Black, Blue and Red, 1965 Details

I 4 Solidus, 1966 Details

I 5 Large Wall Plaque, 1967 Details

I 6 Almadane, 1967 Details

I 7 Two Rings, Black Circles, c. 1966 Details

I 8 Pattern Varying, c. 1965-66 Details

I 9 Four Squares, 1965 Details

I 10 One Ring, Black Circles, c. 1966 Details

I 11 Six Black Circles, 1966 Details

I 12 V Pattern, c. 1967 Details