Photographs of fourteen glass paintings; sandblast technique c. 20th century

Curator: These photographic studies showcase Josef Albers’ experimental work with glass and light. Using a sandblast technique, Albers was able to create subtle tonal variations. Editor: My first impression is that it's incredibly playful, almost like a child's construction toy translated into something far more complex. Curator: Albers, especially with his Bauhaus background, sought to explore the essence of form and the interplay of geometric shapes. The box-like shapes carry the weight of architecture. Editor: I see those forms as both building blocks and windows. There's a definite tension between the flat plane of the photograph and the illusion of three-dimensionality, a common theme that threads throughout Albers’ work. Curator: Absolutely. He forces us to question what we think we see. It also hints at the kind of formal experiments he worked at the Bauhaus. Editor: Considering how Albers spent his career making these shapes sing, it's interesting to see how his photographic studies, while seemingly simple, are incredibly dynamic.