| Facts/Data
|
Birth
1926 (Norwalk, California)
Death
Lived/Active
California/North Carolina
Share an Image of the Artist
Often Known For
sculpture-fountains, figure drawing, graphics
Discussion Board
Would you like to discuss this artist?
AskART Discussion Boards
(0 Active)
|
|
 |
Ruth Asawa has combined artistic creativity with involvement in community and family life. She is the creator of major sculpture commissions including five large fountains in San Francisco. Her woven wire sculptures are in major collections such as the Whitney Museum. She is an art educator and was the inventor of a new sculptural medium, baker's dough, which even kindergarten children can use.
Asawa has been a member of the San Francisco Art Commission, the Bart Art Co (showing 500 of 4658 characters). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subscriber Members, please Log On for artist biographies and for all services.
|
If you are not currently a member, please See Details about membership, which includes biography access, auction records, and many other features available to our day, month, or yearly Subscriber Members! |
This artist's biography is accessible freely to anyone every Friday. |
|
|