Okta-Folklore-E 1973

Victor Vasarely made this striking geometric composition, Okta-Folklore-E, using screen printing. The piece explodes with sharp-edged forms and vibrant hues of blue and green. Vasarely builds the image from a series of nested squares and octagons, creating an illusion of depth through carefully calibrated color relationships. The flat, uniform application of color, characteristic of screen printing, enhances the work’s graphic impact. Notably, screen printing lends itself to easy reproduction. This aligns with Vasarely’s belief that art should be accessible and integrated into everyday life. By embracing this industrial technique, he challenges traditional notions of artistic value rooted in unique, handcrafted objects. The result is a dynamic interplay between art, design, and the democratizing potential of mass production.