Artwork copyright Francis Celentano. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Spira N Syncopated, 1988

Francis Celentano
American (born 1928, died 2016)

Location: Mountain Way Elementary, Granite Falls

About the Artwork

One of the pioneers of Op-Art, northwest artist Francis Celentano creates paintings and sculpture that investigate perception and color theory. Using a gradient of vibrant colors assembled as diagonal panels, Spira N Syncopated generates an optical illusion, compelling the viewer toward a responsive perceptual experience.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Granite Falls School District.

About the Artist

Francis Celentano (1928-2016) was one of the pioneers of Op Art and a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle for thirty years. He created paintings and sculptures that investigate perception and color theory. Op Art explores how vision functions and the effect on our viewing experience as a result.