Meijer Sculpture Gardens
Title
Meijer Sculpture Gardens
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
June 8, 2017
Alternative Title or Name
Spider
Creator
Bourgeois, Louise
Creator2
Aluzzo, Adrienne (photograph)
Creator Nationality
French
Work Type
Visual Works
Date
1997
Work Location
Michigan (state)
Grand Rapids (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Modern (style or period)
Subject
Spiders
public sculpture
Description
View of spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois at the Meijer Sculpture Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "Biography and the relationships among family are frequently addressed in her work and Spider, one of her most iconic themes, is no exception. In tribute to her mother who made a living repairing ancient tapestries, Bourgeois portrays spiders as clever, dainty and protective. The eggs described in the lower portion of the body emphasize the maternal symbolism of the sculpture"--Meijer Sculpture Gardens website.
Material/Medium
bronze (metal)
Measurements
94 x 96 x 84 inches
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
MSG-067
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