Ruth Asawa

Ruth Asawa

Known for her extensive body of intricate and dynamic wire sculptures, American sculptor, educator, and arts activist Ruth Asawa challenged conventional notions of material and form through her emphasis on lightness and transparency. Asawa began her now iconic looped-wire works in the late 1940s while still a student at Black Mountain College. Their unique structure was inspired by a 1947 trip to Mexico, during which local craftsmen taught her how to create baskets out of wire. While seemingly unrelated to the lessons of color and composition taught in Josef Albersâ€™s legendary Basic Design course, these works, as she explained, are firmly grounded in his teachings in their use of unexpected materials and their elision of figure and ground. Presenting an important and timely overview of the artistâ€™s work, this monograph brings together a broad selection of her sculptures, works on paper, and more. Together the body of work demonstrates the centrality of Asawaâ€™s innovative practice to the art-historical legacy of the twentieth century. In addition to an incredible group of photographs of the artist and her work by Imogen Cunningham, a selection of rare archival materials will illustrate a chronology of the artistâ€™s life and work. Featuring an extensive text by Tiffany Bell which explores the artistâ€™s influences, history, and, most importantly, the work itself, as well as a significant essay by Robert Storr discussing Asawaâ€™s work in relation to mid-twentieth century art history, culture, and scientific theory.
Country USA
Brand David Zwirner Books
Manufacturer David Zwirner Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781941701683
ReleaseDate 2018-05-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781941701683

Country	USA
Brand	David Zwirner Books
Manufacturer	David Zwirner Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781941701683
ReleaseDate	2018-05-22
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781941701683

You might also like...