Untitled Abstraction VIII 

Josef Albers created this "Untitled Abstraction VIII" using oil on paper. The composition relies on a structural arrangement of rectangles, stacked and juxtaposed, immediately drawing us into a play of color and form. Shades of blue, red, brown and purple interplay. Albers uses the interaction of hues to create a visual rhythm, challenging our perception of depth and space on a two-dimensional surface. Albers' deep dive into color theory is evident here; he examines how colors change when placed next to each other. The flat application of color emphasizes the materiality of the paint itself. This challenges the conventional idea of painting as illusionistic. It invites us to consider art as a construction of signs and meanings rather than a representation of reality. The simplicity of the geometric forms, combined with Albers' sensitivity to color relationships, invites ongoing interpretation of its impact, even today.