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Ruth Asawa was a renowned American sculptor known for her wire mesh sculptures. Her work is celebrated for its unique style and profound reflection on social issues. Born on January 24, 1926, she passed away on August 5, 2013.

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Ifs Ideas Lost Common Activity Conversation Garden Slips

Author:Ruth Asawa

“When you put a seed in the ground, it doesn't stop growing after eight hours. It keeps going every minute that it's in the earth. We, too, need to keep growing every moment of every day that we are on this earth.”

Needs Moments Earth Hours Growing Minutes Eight Seeds Keep Going

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“Art is doing. Art deals directly with life.”

Art Deals Art Is

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“Art can only be taught by artists.”

Art Artist Taught

Book:The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa: Contours in the Air

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“All my wire sculptures come from the same loop. And theres only one way to do it. The idea is to do it simply, and you end up with a shape.”

Way Ideas Ends Shapes One Way Sculpture Wire Loops

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“If a nonartist teaches a subject called art, it is nonart.”

Ifs Art Teach Subjects

Book:The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa: Contours in the Air

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“Sometimes good comes through adversity. I would not be who I am today had it not been for the internment, and I like who I am.”

Sometimes Today Adversity Who I Am Internment Internment Camps

Author:Ruth Asawa

About the Author

Born: January 24, 1926
Died: August 5, 2013
Known for: Sculptor
Quotes: 7

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