The artwork titled “Femme Maison” was created by Louise Bourgeois in 2005. This piece falls within the genres of Confessional Art and Feminist Art and belongs to Bourgeois’ “Femme Maison” series, which is known for exploring themes of femininity and domestic life. This particular work is a sculpture, which is indicative of Bourgeois’ interest in addressing the complexities of identity, body, and home within her art.
The sculpture depicts a female figure, crafted in a soft, fabric-like material, lying horizontally. A small house structure is placed on the top of her body, strategically positioned on the upper torso. This juxtaposition of a female form with an architectural element alludes to the themes of identity and domesticity. The minimalistic approach in the choice of materials and the monochromatic color palette emphasize the conceptual focus of the artwork. The “Femme Maison” series uses the house as a symbol of the traditional roles expected of women, often blurring the lines between the body and the home, underlining the artist’s commentary on the intersections of personal space and societal roles.
