“Woman-House,” created by Louise Bourgeois in 1994 in the United States, belongs to the art movements of Confessional Art and Feminist Art. This sculpture is part of Bourgeois’s “Femme Maison” series. The artwork embodies the unique fusion of the human form with a domestic structure, presenting a powerful visual commentary on the themes of identity, femininity, and domesticity within a sculptural genre.
In the artwork, a white marble sculpture depicts a female figure lying on her back with her knees bent. The upper part of her body transitions into a rectangular house form in place of a head, creating a striking contrast between the organic curves of the body and the geometric rigidity of the house. The integration of the domestic structure with the human figure invites contemplation on the roles and perceptions of women, particularly in the context of home and societal expectations. The piece exudes a sense of vulnerability and introspection, hallmark traits of Bourgeois’s oeuvre.
