The artwork, titled “Femme Maison. To Eat or Be Eaten,” was created by the artist Louise Bourgeois circa 1985. This piece belongs to the art movements of Feminist Art and Surrealism, and falls under the figurative genre. It is part of the “Femme Maison” series.
The artwork depicts a body of a woman with the head substituted by a house-like structure, intertwining themes of domesticity and identity. The background features heavy use of blue hues with fluid and dynamic white strokes, possibly illustrating smoke or clouds. The composition evokes a sense of movement and ethereality, lending a dreamlike quality to the piece. The blending of human form with architecture points to the surreal nature of the work, while its feminist undertones critique societal expectations and the dualities women face.
