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Ruth Asawa, Installation view, Left: (S.439), c. 1955, Copper and brass wire, 107 x 17 x 17 in. (271.78 x 43.18 x 43.18 cm); Center: (S.250), c. 1955, Iron and galvanized steel wire, 121 ½ x 16 x 16 in. (308.6 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm); Right: (S.047), c. 1968, Copper and brass wire, 90 x 16 x 16 in. (228.6 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Jacqueline Hoefer, 2006.76.1-3.
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Ruth Aiko Asawa developed her undulating, crocheted forms by adapting traditional basketry techniques she learned from local artisans while visiting Toluca, Mexico, in 1947. This experience prompted Asawa to use wire to draw lines in three dimensions, creating complex, interpenetrating forms that incorporated the surrounding space, shadows, and light. The resulting sculptures transform wire, an ordinary, household object, into ethereal forms. As Asawa explained, "An artist is not special. An artist is an ordinary person who can take ordinary things and make them special."
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de Young & Legion of Honor ART on Demand offers exclusive custom reproductions of artworks in the collections and exhibitions of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Hand-made in the USA using gallery-quality materials, we create prints as true to the original work as possible, using strict color management protocols and state-of-the-art printing technology.Selection
Many of the works offered through this store are exclusive and not available anywhere else. We are continually adding new artworks to our offering, so be sure to check back regularly as you build your own gallery. A variety of molding styles means our custom framed prints can match any type of decor.Ordering & Return Policy
All ART on Demand items are custom-made for each order. Please allow 10-14 days for production time. You will receive shipping confimation and tracking upon shipment. Due to the custom nature of these items they are non-returnable.
