Josef Albers Red Abstract Art Rug - Modern Geometric Wool Carpet for Living Room, Bedroom & Office Decor

Product Description

"The Many Faces of Red Rug" by Josef Albers is a masterful exploration of color interaction and perception.  This textile work showcases Albers' signature approach to studying how colors influence and transform one another. The piece features various shades of red arranged in geometric patterns, demonstrating how the same red hue can appear dramatically different depending on its surrounding colors and context.

The rug's design employs Albers' characteristic nested square format, with each section carefully calculated to demonstrate how colors shift and change in relation to their neighbors. The work is both a functional piece and a visual lesson in color theory, reflecting Albers' dedication to understanding and teaching the complex relationships between colors.

What makes this piece particularly fascinating is how it embodies Albers' famous principle that color is never absolute but always relative to its environment. The various red tones seem to vibrate and transform as they interact with each other, creating an almost optical illusion effect that challenges viewers' perception of color stability.

Made by Christopher Farr of London.

Dimensions:  W 71"  D 59"

Materials: Millspun wool.  Hand tufted.  Produced in association with the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation.