The artwork “When my cunt stopped living” by Louise Bourgeois dates back to 2010 and originates from the United States. It is associated with the Confessional Art movement and represents the genre of symbolic painting. The artwork conveys personal, intimate themes through its visual composition and text.
The artwork is visually composed of a central, organic form rendered in deep, saturated reds and purples, with occasional infusions of black that give it a somewhat amorphous and visceral appeal. The form appears to be abstract yet evocative of bodily shapes and internal organs, suggesting a deep personal connection and emotional significance. Surrounding the central form is a series of handwritten text that bleeds into the artwork’s narrative content, creating a sense of intimacy and confession. The text discusses themes of heartbreak, loss, and dissociation, suggesting the artist’s exploration of personal trauma and emotional states. This combination of text and image provides a poignant and revealing insight into the artist’s psyche, while the color palette and medium contribute to a feeling of raw immediacy.
