Today I watched a television recording of Imagine (2007) Louise Bourgeois: Spiderwoman presented by Alan Yentob. I have never really understood her work - mainly because it is quite shocking - but I watched it because she was a feminist and she used stitch.
The programme explained her life and her work. She was damaged, vulnerable, single minded, brave, strong and talented. Tracey Emin featured in the programme too - both biographical artists. Towards the end of her life, Louise Bourgeois used fabric from her wardrobe of clothes to make appliqued images which she sewed into a book made of embroidered napkins.
I am again going to use a book format to present my collage images alongside quotes from the survey about feminism.
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