The artwork, titled “Number Seventy-Two,” was created by artist Louise Bourgeois and belongs to the art movement known as “Confessional Art.” This installation piece embodies the genre of installation art and reflects the deeply personal thematic elements characteristic of Bourgeois’s work within this movement.
The artwork consists of numerous cylindrical forms, arranged systematically to occupy a distinct space. These forms are varied in their material composition, yet share a similar shape, creating a dense assembly of cylindrical objects. The arrangement of these cylinders evokes a sense of intricate patterning and meticulous placement, hinting at the artist’s introspective and deliberate creative process. The installation’s placement within a room corner emphasizes its three-dimensionality, encouraging viewers to engage with it from multiple perspectives and suggesting a narrative depth integral to Confessional Art.
