Jean Fremon
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This erudite, witty fable by the acclaimed author of Now, Now, Louis considers the ambiguous figure of the baby Jesus and its representation in the artistic canon. Jean Fremon discovered an entirely new series of drawings in Louise Bourgeois's studio, which were the most poignant of her career.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2020
Publisher: Les Fugitives
This erudite, witty fable by the acclaimed author of Now, Now, Louison (2018) considers the ambiguous figure of the baby Jesus and its representation in the artistic canon.
One day in 2007, recalls Jean Fremon about a visit to artist Louise Bourgeois's studio, I discovered an entirely new series of drawings.
Silhouettes of women with embryos in their wombs, drawn with a brush full of water and red gouache. These drawings were, for me, the most poignant of her long career.
Bourgeois, who was born in Paris in 1911, is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. She is known for her sculptures, installations, and paintings, which often explore the themes of femininity, sexuality, and power.
The baby Jesus is a particularly interesting figure in Bourgeois's work. She has often depicted the baby Jesus as a vulnerable and fragile figure, often surrounded by symbols of violence and oppression. This portrayal is in contrast to the traditional image of the baby Jesus as a peaceful and innocent child.
Bourgeois's use of gouache in these drawings is particularly striking. Gouache is a water-based paint that is often used to create delicate and translucent paintings. Bourgeois's use of gouache in these drawings creates a sense of delicacy and vulnerability, which is in contrast to the bold and aggressive nature of her other work.
Overall, Bourgeois's baby Jesus drawings are a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the ambiguous figure of the baby Jesus and its representation in the artistic canon. They are a testament to Bourgeois's ability to create powerful and complex works of art that are both beautiful and challenging.
Weight: 78g
Dimension: 121 x 169 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838014100
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