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“Doing is living. That is all that matters.”—Ruth Asawa
Throughout her long and prolific career, American artist Ruth Asawa (1926–2013) developed innovative sculptures in wire, a medium she explored through increasingly complex forms using craft-based techniques she learned while traveling in Mexico in 1947. In 1949, after studying at Black Mountain College, Asawa moved to San Francisco and created dozens of wire works, among them an iconic bronze fountain—the first of many public commissions—for the city’s Ghirardelli Square.
Bringing together examples from across Asawa’s full and extraordinary career, this expansive volume serves as an unprecedented reorientation of her sculptures within the historical context of 20th-century art. In particular, it includes careful consideration of Asawa’s advocacy for arts education in public schools, while simultaneously focusing on her vital—and long under-recognized—contributions to the field of sculpture. Insightful essays explore the intersection of formal experimentation and identity to offer a fresh assessment of this celebrated artist. Richly illustrated with exquisite new installation views, Ruth Asawa: Life’s Work introduces original scholarship that traces the dynamic evolution of form in the artist’s work.
Published in association with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Exhibition Schedule:
Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis (09/14/18–02/16/19)
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Are you fascinated by the life and work of extraordinary artists? Look no further than Ruth Asawa: Life’s Work, a comprehensive book that delves deep into the creative journey of American artist Ruth Asawa. This volume brings together examples from Asawa’s extensive career, providing an unprecedented reorientation of her sculptures within the historical context of 20th-century art. With insightful essays and exquisite new installation views, this book offers a fresh assessment of Asawa’s innovative approach.
What sets Ruth Asawa apart is her bold exploration of wire as a medium for sculpture. From her earliest works to her iconic bronze fountain, Asawa's creations push the boundaries of form and captivate viewers with their intricate beauty. With careful consideration of her advocacy for arts education in public schools, this book reveals how Asawa’s work resonates beyond the realm of art, making a lasting impact on society.
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