Kobra has kept his signature kaleidoscopic effect for this mural as he does for all his murals. The triptych composition creates a visual timeline to depict Bob Dylan in the three stages of his career over the five story 150 feet long piece. The size of it transforms Bob Dylan from a private figure to a public icon for anyone that passes by downtown Minneapolis. It’s meant to ensure everyone can see this piece. The kaleidoscope effect uses bold geometric patterns like the lines and diamonds we see on this piece. These intersecting lines from the background look like patchwork. Additionally, Kobra used bright and vibrant colors to contrast monochrome portraits to emphasize the tension between individuality and cultural diversity. The guitar being in the middle is to display the transition in Bob Dylan's Career, however Kobra thoughtfully adds a monotone line through the middle of it. He does this to display the guitar as a part of Bob Dylan for his entire career, not just part of it.
