Vera Molnar (Hungarian-French, 1924–2023) Interstices Oranges, 1/1, 1989
silkscreen print
25 × 20 cm
Signed and dated
Collection of Bre Pettis
PION.2022.020
Description
Interstices Oranges (1989) by Vera Molnar is a vibrant exploration of order, variation, and spatial rhythm through the language of geometric abstraction. Composed of overlapping translucent orange squares arranged within a loose grid, the work transforms a simple repeated form into a dynamic visual field. The title, meaning “orange interstices,” points to the spaces between forms as much as the forms themselves—emphasizing Molnar’s enduring fascination with the relationship between structure and interruption.
Created during a period when Molnar was deeply engaged with computer-assisted processes, the work reflects her pioneering approach to algorithmic art. Small shifts in placement, transparency, and overlap generate subtle variations that animate the composition, allowing chance and systematic rules to coexist. Through repetition and controlled deviation, Molnar reveals how complexity and visual vitality can emerge from minimal means.