Andrea Zittel at Andrea Rosen Gallery

Andrea Zittel, A-Z Carpet Furniture:  Cabin, nylon carpet, 2012.
Andrea Zittel, A-Z Carpet Furniture: Cabin, nylon carpet, 2012.

Why is one textile hung carefully on a wall for display while others are put on the floor for everyday use?  Andrea Zittel’s latest solo show, designed by her and crafted by weavers from around the country, digs into the question of why we want both beautifully designed objects with use value and objects to rever as fine art.  Zittel created this carpet to fill the floor of her yet-to-be-built 12 x 16 foot cabin. (At Andrea Rosen Gallery, Chelsea, through October 27th).