Ruth Asawa
Hardback monograph on the life and work of American sculptor Ruth Asawa. Published by David Zwirner Books in 2020, 176 pages.
Known for her intricate looped-wire sculptures and exploration of light, transparency, and form, Asawa developed her signature technique in the late 1940s while studying at Black Mountain College. Inspired by Mexican basket-making methods and Josef Albers’s teachings on material and perception, her work challenges conventional notions of sculpture through its emphasis on openness and spatial balance. This volume presents a wide selection of her wire forms, drawings, and archival materials, offering a comprehensive view of her artistic and educational legacy.
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Hardback monograph on the life and work of American sculptor Ruth Asawa. Published by David Zwirner Books in 2020, 176 pages.
Known for her intricate looped-wire sculptures and exploration of light, transparency, and form, Asawa developed her signature technique in the late 1940s while studying at Black Mountain College. Inspired by Mexican basket-making methods and Josef Albers’s teachings on material and perception, her work challenges conventional notions of sculpture through its emphasis on openness and spatial balance. This volume presents a wide selection of her wire forms, drawings, and archival materials, offering a comprehensive view of her artistic and educational legacy.
