A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa

by Andrea D’Anquino 

Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education.

This lushly illustrated book by collage artist Andrea D'Aquino brings Asawa's creative journey to life, detailing the influence of her childhood in a farming family, and her education at Black Mountain College where she pursued an experimental course of education with leading avant-garde artists.

Hardback, 40 pages

Dimensions: 8 in. x 10.75 in.