I'm relatively familiar with the work of artist Louise Bourgeois, but recently
...my eyes opened up to another conceptual aspect of her work.
A lot of people focus on Bourgeois's sculptures, as she was probably most known for them. I knew little of her drawings, but to be honest, nothing grabbed me as much as her t h r e e - d i m e n s i o n a l structures and i n t e r a c t i v e installations.
[ If you are unfamiliar with LB or her work, become familiar. ]
However, on a harrowing search for thematic work by inspiring artists, I accidentally revisited my long lost friend. I had not studied her work since transferring art institutes, so seeing her work with fresh eyes made me curious about the mediums I had previously ignored.
A quote about LB's fabric work that I got from this article particularly spoke to me (as the newborn quilter I've become), "'I always had the fear of being separated and abandoned. The sewing is my attempt to keep things together and make things whole.’" I had forgotten about her, shame on me. I'd like to look into her more in terms of themes like Childhood Trauma, Art Therapy, and Identity.
Here is a photo of her with her "Little Louise" phallus sculpture.
Fillette, 1968, latex over plaster.
Start watching at 2:50 to keep context.
...and this is a short video with an interview I haven't seen before, and find to be inspiring/important in discussing 'theme.'
I love that people like that man are intimidated by her.
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