The artwork entitled “Cell XXIII (Portrait)” was created by Louise Bourgeois in the United States in the year 2000. It belongs to the Confessional Art movement and is categorized as an installation.
The artwork features a strikingly large red sculpture resembling a human face or head, resting on a rustic wooden table. The piece is enclosed within a space confined by wire mesh, evoking a sense of isolation and introspection. The red hue of the sculptural form draws immediate attention, contrasting starkly with the muted tones of the wooden table and the surrounding environment. The rough, textured surface of the sculpture combined with the raw, unfinished quality of the wooden table amplifies an ambiance of vulnerability and candid expression that is characteristic of Confessional Art.
