Crochet V, 1998
Signed and numbered from an edition of 50
33 x 28 inches (83.82 x 71.12 cm)
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Louise Bourgeois’ Crochet V (1998) exemplifies her ongoing exploration of memory, intimacy, and the body through material and texture. Executed as a Mixografía® print on handmade paper, the work translates the tactile qualities of crocheted lace into a richly embossed surface. This technique, developed to capture depth and dimensionality, allows Bourgeois’ subject—delicate yet complex textile patterns—to transcend flat representation, taking on a sculptural presence. By imprinting the handmade qualities of crochet into paper, she transforms a traditionally domestic craft into a fine art object, bridging personal history with broader cultural narratives about femininity and labor.
Measuring 33 x 28 inches (83.82 x 71.12 cm), the print holds a commanding scale that amplifies its intimate source material. The signed and numbered edition of 50 reflects Bourgeois’ careful balance between exclusivity and reproducibility, consistent with her engagement with printmaking throughout her career. Crochet V resonates with her larger body of work, which often draws from fabric, memory, and family heritage. Here, the repetitive patterns of crochet become metaphors for psychological weaving—binding past to present, fragility to resilience. In this way, the work exemplifies Bourgeois’ ability to elevate ordinary materials and gestures into profound meditations on identity and emotional experience.
