844A Tennos Fly With Hats 1985

Friedensreich Hundertwasser created '844A Tennos Fly With Hats' using vibrant colors and geometric forms. Hundertwasser’s identity as an outsider, shaped by his experience as a Jewish child during World War II, deeply influenced his art. The figures in the print wear tall hats and checkered patterns, evoking a sense of playful yet ordered chaos. Hundertwasser rejected straight lines and uniformity, advocating for an architecture and art that embraced irregularity and organic forms. This philosophy is evident in the whimsical composition and the lack of rigid structure. The idea that "when we dream, we dream in spirals" is one of the artist’s well known statements. The hats and stylized faces might be seen as symbols of societal roles or masks, hinting at the complexities of identity and conformity. Hundertwasser once said, “The straight line leads to the downfall of mankind.” This piece celebrates individuality and the beauty found in non-conformity, inviting viewers to reconsider their relationship with established norms and find joy in the unique.