Lynsey Storer, an Artist based in London, spent a decade painting the intricate, complex geometric patterns that lead to the optical illusions associated with 'Op Art'. These paintings evolved from a strong interest in light and her attempts to recreate this through the use of colour and pattern; allowing a reverberation of the picture plane. Informed by a Greenbergian philosophy concerning the shape of each canvas, the properties of the pigment and the flatness of the picture plane, her work investigates different possibilities of patterns, push-pull space and the relationship between Payne’s Grey and Titanium White.
"Her experiments with colour interaction and pattern deviation have introduced a confidence and a playfulness, a retinal refuge if you will. "
Her interest in optical art dates back to her university days and her ongoing study of this genre has allowed Lynsey a certain freedom to experiment with colour interaction and pattern deviation. This has introduced a confidence, a playfulness, a welcome element of softness inside the visual assault, a retinal refuge if you will. Her paintings really are an experience, a uniquely personal one. In the last year or so she has allowed the pattern to deform, decompose, exploring the pure abstract.
Lynsey studied for her BA in Visual Art with Art History at York University, with further studies at Cyprus College of Art. She then continued to her PGCE in Art & Design Education from University of Northumbria and has since completed an MA in Education at Newcastle University.
