“One must be entirely sensitive to the structure of the material that one is handling. One must yield to it in tiny details of execution, perhaps the handling of the surface or grain, and one must master it as a whole.”
Quote by Barbara Hepworth
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Barbara Hepworth
Barbara Hepworth was an influential British sculptor known for her unique abstract sculptural style. Born on January 10, 1903, and passing away on May 20, 1975, Hepworth's works are renowned for their simple lines and elegant forms, which have had a profound impact on 20th-century sculpture. more
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