The artwork, titled “Sublimation,” was created by Louise Bourgeois in 2002 in the United States. It belongs to the Confessional Art movement and is a symbolic painting with dimensions of 104.6 x 147.7 cm.
The artwork features two interlinked spirals, one placed above the other, rendered in hues of red and green on a muted background. The simplicity of the spirals is juxtaposed with the text on the adjacent section reading “and suddenly there was a clash of voices.” This textual element, along with the symbolic nature of the spirals, invites the viewer to explore the deep psychological and emotional themes characteristic of Bourgeois’s work. The balanced composition and the use of minimalistic shapes evoke a sense of introspection and contemplation, aligning with the Confessional Art style that aims at personal revelation and emotional expression.
