Bridget Riley

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"Come on Bridget, throw us a bone"? Really? What a ridiculous remark. So you'd like her to paint something easier to look at in a different palette?

I am shocked by this lazy review. It seems that Mr. Coomer does not like Bridget Riely’s latest group of works because he finds them too difficult and does not enjoy the selection of colours. ‘Taste’ is not an acceptable judgement in looking at art and it is irresponsible for a reviewer to incorporate it in this forum. Perhaps if Mr. Coomer spent some time with the work he would realise that the wall paintings add a volume unattainable on canvas. Or, that the range of colours and the rhythm of the shapes together push the eye to see colours that are not even there. Riley’s art is therefore not an experience of ‘diminishing returns’ rather one continuous, demanding and exciting returns. Moreover, the fact that Mr. Coomer felt it necessary to mention Riley’s age three times further illustrates that he has not bothered to look or even think about the work. Mr. Coomer’s ‘clever’ challenge to ‘throw in the stripy towel’ or ‘Come on Bridget, throw us a bone’ are meaningless, juvenile and petty messages. Next time maybe you should look at the work in the exhibition rather than take the easy way out.