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Mai-Thu Perret — Untitled
Mai-Thu Perret

Untitled

2013

Mai-Thu Perret's "Untitled" employs an unconventional material combination, applying acrylic paint directly onto carpet that has been adhered to board, creating a textured surface that disrupts traditional painting supports. The work explores the relationship between fine art and domestic or utilitarian materials, challenging the hierarchies that distinguish "high" art from everyday objects. By painting on carpet rather than canvas, Perret invites viewers to reconsider notions of craft, surface, and the aesthetic potential of overlooked materials.

Medium
acrylic on carpet laid down on board
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2013, in Switzerland.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Sold: $2,193

Lot 127

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Mai-Thu Perret, Untitled, 2013

Mai-Thu Perret's "Untitled" employs an unconventional material combination, applying acrylic paint directly onto carpet that has been adhered to board, creating a textured surface that disrupts traditional painting supports. The work explores the relationship between fine art and domestic or utilitarian materials, challenging the hierarchies that distinguish "high" art from everyday objects. By painting on carpet rather than canvas, Perret invites viewers to reconsider notions of craft, surface, and the aesthetic potential of overlooked materials.

Medium
acrylic on carpet laid down on board
Dimensions
206 x 156.2 cm
Year
2013
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric Forms, Contemplative Mood, Minimalist Aesthetic, Muted Palette, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Industrial Materials, Contemporary Artist, Textile Medium, Installation Art, 21st Century, Swiss Artist, 21st century contemporary, Female Artist, Abstract, Abstract Composition

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