The Winged Figure c. 1948 - 1991

Louise Bourgeois made this sculpture, The Winged Figure, and it's striking how she assembles these forms. It's all about stacking and balancing, creating something that feels both precarious and solid. The sculpture is made from bronze, and it has this rough, almost primal texture. The metal looks like it's been through something, weathered, maybe even a bit bruised. It’s not polished or smooth; you can see the marks of the making, the artist's hand. This emphasis on materiality brings out the emotional weight of the piece. There's a beautiful tension in the way Bourgeois balances these geometric shapes; it's both abstract and deeply personal. This sculpture reminds me of Constantin Brancusi's endless column, but with a twist. Bourgeois brings her unique sensibility, her interest in the body, and psychological states. It becomes a totemic figure of the self. It’s more than just an object. It's a statement.