Jambes Enlac\u00e9es engages deeply with themes of identity and form, while also integrating historical references and elements of art history into its narrative. Juxtaposed with Antonio Canova\u2019s portrayal of Pauline Borghese as Venus, the piece resonates with Canova\u2019s classical artistry. Bourgeois cast the legs of Jerry Gorovoy, her long-time assistant, transforming the male figure into the muse and reversing traditional gender roles.<\/p>\n
Rendered in pink marble, Jambes Enlac\u00e9es blends traditional elements with modern reinterpretations. The carnal quality of the material subverts its purity, introducing a sensual dimension that redefines classical expressions.<\/p>\n
The cramping of the toe evokes the psychoanalytic concept of the \u2018body language,\u2019 in which physical tension is a metaphor for psychic life. The creation process, marked by precise chiseling and detailed polishing under the artist\u2019s direction, merges old and new sculptural techniques, subtly highlighting the artist\u2019s mastery while prompting a reevaluation of sculptural norms among its audiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jambes Enlac\u00e9es engages deeply with themes of identity and form, while also integrating historical references and elements of art history into its narrative. Juxtaposed with Antonio Canova\u2019s portrayal of Pauline Borghese as Venus, the piece resonates with Canova\u2019s classical artistry. Bourgeois cast the legs of Jerry Gorovoy, her long-time assistant, transforming the male figure into […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":15149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15079","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-approfondimenti"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n