Description: (American Modernist Sculptor Known for Her Abstract Wire Sculptures)
Ruth Asawa was an influential American modernist artist known for her abstract looped-wire sculptures inspired by natural forms. She also created a wide range of works on paper, including abstract and figurative drawings and prints influenced by nature. Asawa studied under influential artists at Black Mountain College and became a prominent figure in the avant-garde artistic community. By the early 1960s, she achieved commercial and critical success and became a strong advocate for public art. Asawa's work is showcased in prestigious museum collections and she played a crucial role in establishing the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts.