"I am not what I am. I am what I do with my hands," stated Louise Bourgeois. If this is so, then we should be able to know who exactly Louise Bourgeois is through the many works she has created.
The tools of her trade were wood, rubber, bronze, and stone.
Bourgeois' childhood had a profound impact on her and she tried to capture that time in her life through her works. The roles in relationships, sexuality, and innocence were among some of the other themes that she tried to incorporate in her pieces.
Bourgeois' works emit a sense of sentimentality and intimacy. Through her use of surrealism, it feels almost like you're intruding on a private moment when you view Bourgeois' pieces. Hands are apparent in many of her works, portraying messages of care and helpfulness. All of Bourgeois' pieces seem to have a part of her in it, each one trying to communicate the life she lived.
Information provided by:
"Louise Bourgeois." Art21. PBS, n.d. Web. 8 Feb. 2014.
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