Vera Molnar (Hungarian-French, 1924–2023) 4 triangles, 2 couleurs, 2013
acrylic on canvas
100 × 50 cm
Collection of Bre Pettis
PION.2019.003
Description
Vera Molnar’s 4 triangles, 2 couleurs (2013) exemplifies the artist’s lifelong exploration of geometric abstraction through systems, repetition, and subtle variation. In this acrylic on canvas composition, sharply defined triangular forms in vivid red overlap and intersect against a white ground, creating a dynamic tension between structure and movement. The layered planes generate shifting tonal relationships and spatial ambiguities, revealing Molnar’s continued fascination with the balance between mathematical order and visual unpredictability. Though rooted in algorithmic thinking and constructive geometry, the work retains a striking sense of spontaneity and rhythm, demonstrating how minimal forms can produce complex perceptual experiences.