Carmen Kaplan 1967

"Carmen Kaplan" is a 1967 painting by Abdul Mati Klarwein, an artist known for his surreal and psychedelic works. The artwork features a woman with long dark hair, her face partially obscured by a mass of rocks. Her eyes, however, are visible and gaze directly at the viewer, creating a sense of intensity. The background features a nighttime landscape with a crescent moon, hinting at a dreamlike or otherworldly setting. The woman’s reflection in the foreground is upside down, suggesting a distortion of reality. This piece is representative of Klarwein’s signature style, often utilizing vivid colors and symbolic imagery to explore themes of consciousness, transformation, and the subconscious.