Now in paperback! The definitive biography and inspiring story of American sculptor Ruth Asawa.
'A fitting homage to this remarkable woman.' The Wall Street Journal
This is the story of a woman who wielded imagination and hope in the face of intolerance and who transformed everything she touched into art. In this compelling biography, author Marilyn Chase brings Asawa's story to vivid life. She draws on Asawa's extensive archives and weaves together many voices family, friends, teachers, and critics to offer a complex and fascinating portrait of the artist.
Born in California in 1926, Ruth Asawa grew from a farmer's daughter to a celebrated sculptor.
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