This selection spans a broad visual spectrum, juxtaposing neutral, monochromatic rugs with more expressive, painterly designs by Calle Henzel. The contrast highlights the artist’s ability to move fluidly between restraint and experimentation, offering a nuanced exploration of texture, form, and emotional tone across the collection.
The contrast creates a dialogue between simplicity and complexity, privileging harmony over uniformity. Reflecting Henzel’s diverse practice, the pieces range from bold experimentation to refined minimalism. What connects them is how each resonates with the others, offering a layered yet cohesive vision of contemporary rug design.
Image: CALLE HENZEL, Alderney St., 2022 (in-situ)
Creating a curatorial rhythm shaped by contrast and resonance.
Atelier Bowy C.D. began as an experimental offshoot of Henzel Studio, founded during Calle Henzel’s creative residency in New York’s Bowery district and now based in Greater Copenhagen. The studio continues to explore the handmade rug as a contemporary surface — balancing bold experimentation with a deep respect for craft. This curated selection reflects that ethos, offering designs for both residential and contract contexts where artistic sensibility meets material precision. Rather than adhering to a fixed aesthetic or single concept, the selection embraces a wide visual spectrum. Neutral, understated pieces sit alongside expressive, painterly designs — creating a curatorial rhythm shaped by contrast and resonance. In this interplay between simplicity and complexity, each rug gains new meaning in relation to the others. The focus is not on uniformity, but on how diverse voices can coexist within a cohesive visual conversation.
Image: CALLE HENZEL, Allegrini, 2012, CALLE HENZEL, Aztyn Fallos, 2023, CALLE HENZEL, La Nikka Stripes Night Edit, 2022 (in-situ)
