The artwork, titled “Couples,” was created by Louise Bourgeois in 2001 in the United States. It belongs to the genre of symbolic painting and is associated with the Confessional Art movement.
The artwork depicts three pairs of entwined figures encased in spiral-like structures, with vivid red forms resembling hair or flames emerging from their tops. The figures are simplistic and cartoonish, with basic facial expressions and minimalistic details like necklaces. The composition is symmetrical, emphasizing the repetitive and uniform nature of the pairs while suggesting themes of connection, entanglement, and intimacy. The use of primary colors and bold lines gives the artwork a striking and thought-provoking presence.
