“Cell (Glass Spheres and Hands)” is an installation artwork created in 1993 by the artist Louise Bourgeois. Crafted using a diverse medium of marble, glass, wood, metal, and fabric, this piece stands as a significant example of Confessional Art. Originating in the United States, the artwork encapsulates the artist’s introspective and personal sentiments.
The artwork features an enclosed space with a wooden table positioned at its center and various chairs placed around it. On each chair rests a large glass sphere. Atop the table lie a set of delicately sculpted hands, also encased in glass. The overall composition exudes an air of introspection and confinement, juxtaposing the static nature of the spheres with the implied movement of the sculpted hands. The materials used contribute to the texture and emotional depth of the piece, encapsulating the complexity of personal and introspective themes that are characteristic of Bourgeois’ oeuvre.
