The artwork, titled “Couple,” was created by the artist Louise Bourgeois in 2004 in the United States. It belongs to the Confessional Art movement and is categorized under the sculpture genre.
The artwork features two intertwined humanoid figures, rendered in a soft, fabric-like material. Displayed on a flat, rectangular base, the sculptures exhibit a pose that suggests a deep, physical and perhaps emotional connection between the two forms. The fabric medium used gives the figures a somewhat yielding and pliable look, which contrasts with the rigidity often associated with traditional sculpture materials. The figures are devoid of distinct facial features, invoking a sense of universality while maintaining an intimate narrative. The composition and tactile nature of the sculpture invoke themes of dependency, connection, and the complexities of human relationships.
