Viewing Bourgeois
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2023-04
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Keyhole Press, The University of Tampa
Abstract
Louise Bourgeois was a prolific multimedia
artist who focused on the human form and relationships
through sculpture. Bourgeois’ depictions of intimate relationships
and human forms lead to a voyeur-exhibitionist
relationship between the object and the viewer.
The objects she has created make the audience feel as
though they should not be looked at even though they
are on full display, while the viewer is being reflected
in the work and being exposed just as the object is. The
pieces outlined in this paper are three of many works that
directly reflect the viewer off the surface of the object.
Bourgeois’ work demands that viewers uncover themselves
and experience a profound connection between
themselves and the object. The reason this is so meaningful
is that when removing the implications of the artist
from the objects while engaging in these voyeur-exhibitionist
connections, new and personal meaning is created.
This is accomplished through Reader-Response Theory.
This paper was produced in Dr. Trentinella’s ART
225 course.
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Recommended citation: Igel, Zoë. “Viewing Bourgeois.” Q: Journal of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry, vol. 4, 2023, pp. 17-23. https://doi.org/10.48497/A150-9C92
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Louise Bourgeois, Voyeur-exhibitionist, Sculpture, Reader-Response Theory, Art Theory
Citation
Igel, Zoë. “Viewing Bourgeois.” Q: Journal of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry, vol. 4, 2023, pp. 17-23. https://doi.org/10.48497/A150-9C92