Temper Tantrum 2000

"Temper Tantrum" (2000) is a sculpture by the renowned artist Louise Bourgeois, known for her exploration of the human psyche, specifically focusing on themes of sexuality and the body. The work is a life-sized figure of a woman, crafted from stitched fabric, and rendered in a fleshy pink hue, emphasizing the figure's vulnerability and fragility. The work's unsettling pose, reminiscent of a child throwing a tantrum, speaks to the artist's recurring exploration of childhood experiences and their impact on adult life. Bourgeois's use of stitched fabric highlights the fragility and vulnerability of the human body, further emphasizing the emotional turmoil that the work embodies.