My looping promotional poster. This was a challenge to manage as I worked on this piece in Cinema 4D, however, I learned a lot from this experience.
Ruth Asawa
Ruth Asawa had a unique gift to “create something beautiful out of any situation.” 1
“What inspired me the most was her ability to turn swords into plowshares.” 1
“Every time life dealt her a blow, she turned it into something wonderful, something creative.”
1
She was introduced to basket-weaving on her trip to Mexico in 1947 which would then define
her career as a sculptor. Even at a young age, she was inspired by the radiating loveliness
and flowing elements that nature had to offer. Appreciating the littlest moments of life
can be transcendent that the lightness, transparency and overall design within the mesh
communicates that aura.
From her biography:
“Asawa’s journey is a lesson in the art of transformation. As she once said, “Sculpture is
like farming. If you just keep at it, you can get quite a lot done.” The world will never stop
throwing obstacles in our way; the only thing we can control is how we handle it all. Each
step in Asawa’s life gently reminds us of her mother Haru’s most important values: gaman—
endurance; nintai—patience; and enryo—restraint.” 1
1:: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-enduring-legacy-ruth-asawas-mesmerizing-sculptures
“What inspired me the most was her ability to turn swords into plowshares.” 1
“Every time life dealt her a blow, she turned it into something wonderful, something creative.”
1
She was introduced to basket-weaving on her trip to Mexico in 1947 which would then define
her career as a sculptor. Even at a young age, she was inspired by the radiating loveliness
and flowing elements that nature had to offer. Appreciating the littlest moments of life
can be transcendent that the lightness, transparency and overall design within the mesh
communicates that aura.
From her biography:
“Asawa’s journey is a lesson in the art of transformation. As she once said, “Sculpture is
like farming. If you just keep at it, you can get quite a lot done.” The world will never stop
throwing obstacles in our way; the only thing we can control is how we handle it all. Each
step in Asawa’s life gently reminds us of her mother Haru’s most important values: gaman—
endurance; nintai—patience; and enryo—restraint.” 1
1:: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-enduring-legacy-ruth-asawas-mesmerizing-sculptures
HER PROCESS
Ruth Asawa creates her beautiful wire looped sculptures using flexible
brass, iron, and copper wire to weave into these shapes. However,
they are very collapsible and would easily alter the shape of the design
if not careful. She played around with the possibilities of form. She
also worked with cast sculpturing exploring geometric abstract forms
containing four to seven points . All of her known work first had go
through the process of wiring in order to grasp a clear image.
brass, iron, and copper wire to weave into these shapes. However,
they are very collapsible and would easily alter the shape of the design
if not careful. She played around with the possibilities of form. She
also worked with cast sculpturing exploring geometric abstract forms
containing four to seven points . All of her known work first had go
through the process of wiring in order to grasp a clear image.
My Sketches
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