A geometric abstract print by Josef Albers, 'F.M.E. 5' features interconnected box-like shapes delineated by thin white lines against a black background, creating an illusion of three-dimensional forms.

Josef Albers (1888-1976) was a German-born artist and educator whose work, both in Europe and the United States, greatly influenced the development of twentieth-century modernism. Albers is perhaps best known for his abstract paintings and colour theory. He explored the interaction of colours and geometric forms, often in series that investigated the relativity and instability of visual perception. His work is characterised by its precise execution and systematic approach. He taught at the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College. His theories on colour and form had a considerable impact on subsequent generations of artists. 'F.M.E. 5' presents a composition of geometric forms rendered in stark contrast. The artwork features a black background upon which a series of interconnected, box-like shapes are delineated by thin white lines. These lines create the illusion of three-dimensional forms, with the boxes appearing to overlap and interlock in a visually intriguing manner. The stark contrast between the black background and the white lines enhances the geometric shapes, giving the artwork a sense of depth and complexity.