Elephant 

This whimsical 'Elephant' is by Abraham Palatnik. Notice the bold use of colour and pattern that gives this object its distinctive visual character. The elephant is bisected into two distinct halves, with two opposing but symmetrical designs: one side features curving black and white bands against the other, a white and blue geometric pattern reminiscent of fish scales. Palatnik uses the logic of semiotics to present not just an elephant but a sign of an elephant. The contrasting patterns symbolize a synthesis of opposites, highlighting the complex interplay between visual elements and cultural symbols. The artist toys with our perception, inviting us to look beyond the surface and explore the underlying structures that define how we interpret the world around us.