The artwork titled “Sublimation” was created by Louise Bourgeois in 2002 in the United States. This piece of confessional art, belonging to the art movement of the same name, exemplifies a symbolic painting style. The dimensions of this work are 104.6 x 147.7 cm.
The artwork consists of two concentric spirals painted on a neutral background, one above the other, both executed in varying shades of red and black. The right side of the artwork features a handwritten text that reads, “and suddenly there was a clash of voices,” imparting an element of narrative or expressive sentiment to the overall composition. The simplicity and symmetry of the spirals combined with the textual element invite contemplation and introspection, hallmarks of confessional art.
