Sample of Gray Wall Covering c. 1928

Editor: Here we have Anni Albers' "Sample of Gray Wall Covering." The woven material looks so tactile. What can you tell me about this seemingly simple piece? Curator: It's fascinating how Albers elevates a humble material into something considered art. The process is key here. Each thread, each choice of material, speaks to the labor and the intention behind its creation. Editor: So, it's less about representation and more about the act of making? Curator: Precisely. How does Albers challenge our understanding of craft versus art, and what does it say about the value we place on different forms of labor? Editor: I'm seeing the "simple" differently now. It’s a statement! Curator: Exactly! Albers challenges us to reconsider our relationship with the materials that surround us and the processes that bring them into being.