The Rex Ray Retrospective: Bringing the "Time Warp" into the Modern Living Room

To step into the world of DQTRS is to step into a dialogue with art history. Central to this dialogue is our collaboration with the estate of the late, legendary Rex Ray. Ray was a pioneer of the San Francisco art scene, a man whose work bridged the gap between fine art, rock-and-roll posters, and high-end design.

Understanding the Rex Ray Aesthetic

Rex Ray’s work is often described as a "Time Warp"—a rhythmic, collage-based style that feels simultaneously mid-century and futuristic. His process involved hand-cutting papers, layering vibrant colors, and creating organic shapes that seem to dance across the canvas.

The DQTRS Translation Process:

• High-Fidelity Rendering: We don't just "print" Ray's work. We use specialized weaving and digital printing techniques to ensure the depth and "paper-cut" texture of his original collages are preserved.

• The "Brollow" Series: One of our most distinctive offerings, the "brother pillow," was designed to take these complex artistic patterns and make them functional for a modern sofa.

• Color Matching: We spend weeks ensuring the signature oranges, blues, and earthy tones of the Rex Ray palette are reproduced with 100% accuracy on our lyocell and cotton blends.

Styling Bold Art in a Minimalist World

A common question we receive is: "How do I style such a vibrant piece without overwhelming my room?" The answer lies in the balance of modern aesthetics. A single Rex Ray pillow can act as the "chromatic anchor" of a room. By pairing these high-impact artistic pieces with more neutral, structural wall accents, you create a space that feels curated rather than cluttered. This is the essence of the DQTRS mission: making well-designed art easy to discover, purchase, and live with every single day.