The zen-like calligraphy design of the ‘Paper and Stone” rug collection are the result of a collaboration between designers Young & Battalglia and British Photo artist Michael Banks The designs derived from ink, paint and sculptural inspirations to produce unique expressive rug designs that are artworks in themselves. Artist Quote: “My Artwork is all photo-based, largely abstractions and details from the world that surrounds us, and includes constructed symmetries and one-off moments that catch my eye. I strongly believe in trying to push to the limit what is artistically possible with a camera… new technology, such as smartphones and tablets have become the way in which our daily reality is now recorded, which means that photography with a camera is liberated from that role, and can truly have its potential maximised as a means to make Art.” Michael Banks