The fabric works 2007

louisebourgeois

natural stone pattern

geometric pattern

pattern design

abstract pattern

organic pattern

sketch

vertical pattern

pattern repetition

textile design

imprinted textile

layered pattern

"The fabric works" (2007) is a piece by renowned sculptor Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010). The work features a delicate pink and white striped pattern, resembling a canopy of overlapping umbrellas. This simple design is a signature characteristic of Bourgeois' work, often utilizing fabric as a medium to explore personal themes of memory, vulnerability, and the domestic sphere. The recurring motifs and soft tones of the fabric suggest a sense of intimacy and personal reflection.