{"product_id":"1970s-silver-foil-op-art-poster-by-don-schmela-psychedelic-moire","title":"1970s Silver Foil Op Art Poster by Don Schmela | Psychedelic Moiré","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a masterclass in optical aggression in form of a \"Psych-Foil\" poster by graphic artist Don Schmela. Emerging from the high-contrast, clinical fever dream of the early 1970s, this piece is less of a decoration and more of a visual interrogation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing a heavy, industrial-grade silver foil substrate, Schmela’s composition relies on the Moiré effect to manipulate the viewer's perception. As one traverses the room, the obsidian line-work appears to dilate and pulse, creating a kinetic illusion of movement that shifts with the ambient light. It is a sterile, reflective artifact that captures the atmospheric tension of the era. It’s a bridge between the psychedelic counter-culture and the cold, geometric precision of mid-century design. Cold clocked!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding these survivors without terminal creasing or flaking foil is a rarity; they were the fragile residents of smoke-filled rooms and dimly lit dens, now distilled into a singular statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe psychedelic poster came out of an archive out of the Brown \u0026amp; Bigelow archives. It is a genuine artifact of the 1960s\/70s transition. Perfect for a space that values the intersection of the classical and the head shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rare underground hippie poster measures 37\" tall by 24 1\/2\" wide. The silver foil remains reflective with only the most marginal evidence of its fifty-year history. There is no major delamination, heavy cracking, or distracting oxidation \"foxing\" often found in unbacked foil survivors.. Please see all pics as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI ship FedEx to street addresses in the continental USA only (no PO boxes). The poster will be rolled in a poster tube. Free shipping on the 1970s underground poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychedelic Ops!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mad Van Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957276479565,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/3637\/5610\/files\/IMG_8733.jpg?v=1777953861","url":"https:\/\/madvanantiques.com\/products\/1970s-silver-foil-op-art-poster-by-don-schmela-psychedelic-moire","provider":"Mad Van Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}