The artwork, titled “Ultimate Tappa,” was created by artist Karel Thole in 1974.
In this piece, Karel Thole employs a distinctive and geometric style, depicting a face that emerges from a complex pattern of interlocking rectangular shapes. The fragmented face, centrally located, features a singular blue eye, surrounded by natural skin tones. The left side of the artwork is dominated by a stark contrast of black space, which juxtaposes sharply with the white of the rectangular blocks forming the facial structure. The meticulous lines and calculated design elements evoke a sense of abstraction and modernity, while the eye adds a piercing focal point that draws the viewer’s attention.
