Renowned art historian Henry Adams (CAP ’10), distinguished architecture and visual arts critic Steve Litt (CAP ’10), and celebrated sculptor and educator Barbara Stanczak explore the lives and legacies of three of the most important figures in the international Optical Art movement, all with strong ties to Cleveland: Julian Stanczak (CAP ’69), Edwin Mieczkowski (CAP ’66), and Richard Anuszkiewicz (CAP ’77). This conversation examines how these artists challenged visual perception, revolutionized color theory, and shaped geometric abstraction in ways that continue to influence and fascinate contemporary art lovers. Alongside Adams and Litt’s scholarly analysis, Barbara Stanczak offers a rare, personal glimpse into the friendships, professional intersections, and artistic journeys shared by these three visionaries, each connected through decades of teaching, learning, and creative collaboration.