The polka dot, born from her hallucinatory visions and early experiments in painting and sculpture, became both a deeply personal language and a universally legible sign. By reducing the world to repeating points, Kusama dissolved distinctions between self and environment, creating a sense of infinite continuity. At the same time, the motif’s adaptability allowed it to travel beyond the canvas, appearing in immersive installations, fashion collaborations, and public art commissions that cemented her place in global popular culture.