Ruth Asawa is an American artist who creates incredible sculptures with wire. Ruth learned early in her life to make the most out of adversity – during World War II when she was only 16, Ruth and her family were interned along with thousands of others – losing her freedom and anything else tied to it. She didn’t let this experience add a bitter shade to her life – she instead used it to her advantage to develop her talent and love for the arts – becoming an internationally known artist and creative crusader.
Have you seen Ruth in pictures? she has such a serene and candid expression – same feelings that are transmitted through her sculptures.
So here you have it, art as a testament to positivity! Ruth’s work is a reminder that no matter how dark a situation gets we can turn it around and use it as motivation to achieve outstanding things. We can be a guiding light helping others to find their path. Use your past experiences as a booster for your creativity and let them enlighten your future.
Enjoy!
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delona says
Thank you so much for sharing this. Her work is amazing!
The Artful Desperado says
Isn’t it? And her life story is so inspiring! Glad you enjoyed it :)
piecedgoods says
Her sculptures are really so lovely. I make sure to enjoy them every time I’m in the De Young Museum in SF (They’re by the elevator to the observation tower) The wire forms are beautiful, but what makes the installation doubly so are the shadows cast by them on the adjacent walls, and floor.
The Artful Desperado says
Yes! A friend told me about those in SF, so lucky you get to see them. I shall plan a SF outing!
Clouds of Colour says
This is so creative. Love it. Thanks for sharing!
finnegan2749 says
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artboy68 says
these are amazing!
The Artful Desperado says
yes! her work is just stunning, so peaceful don’t you think?
alargehelpingoflife says
What a great life story! Overcoming through art, I love it. Her work is amazing! I have never seen it before but I adore it. Thanks for sharing.
Ruth says
I love weaved metal.
brittany says
Thanks Gab for featuring her! She is such an inspiration! <3
The Artful Desperado says
I know! I can’t wait to see her stuff in SF :)