Emil Fulka focused on political posters and paintings that addressed environmental issues. By the late 1970s, the theme of ecology had progressively become part of the established repertoire of subjects within official art. Fulka's monumental work focuses primarily on the relationship between humans, nature, and technology. This aspect of his work is also evident in the glass mosaic at the Infectious Diseases Pavilion. His portrayal of the theme, though, is unconventional.  

A landscape-oriented picture area comprises two planes. In the foreground is a relief motif of an eye, a symbol representing the human figure. At the centre of the circular cutout is an image of planet Earth with stylised trees growing from both sides. The enlarged eye is connected to six circles arranged side by side in a single line, some of which intersect each other. According to the artist's description, this combination of motifs conveys the need for humans to protect nature. The multiple circles also represent radiation spreading from the “life-giving” planet into outer space. In the second plane is the universe, which serves as the backdrop for this scene.  

The relief elements are made from aluminium rods that were shaped by cutting, bending, and joining. Aluminium is combined here with two types of glass mosaic. One is “Turnov” mosaic produced in Turnov in northern Czechia. The glass squares have a textured surface, with some being transparent. The surface of the tesserae is enhanced by veining in a colour that differs from that of the background, creating a marbled effect. This Turnov mosaic, rendered predominantly in shades of blue, forms the entire background. This uniform cool tone is broken up by tesserae in shades of pink, orange, and yellow, which evoke stars shining in the dark universe. 

Through a carefully considered combination of aluminium and glass mosaic linked with the given theme, the artist created a visually striking work with a high level of craftsmanship that continues to impress visitors. 

The mosaic is located on the front wall of the fourth-floor entrance hall of the Infectious Diseases Clinic in Kramáre (Oldřich Černý, 1971–1979) and is accessible during opening hours.  

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Research status as of 30. 03. 2026.