Nakahira, Sam
Ruth Asawa: An Artist Takes Shape
- ISBN 13:
- 9781947440098
- author:
- Nakahira, Sam
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Getty Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 18 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Manga,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ruth Asawa: An Artist Takes Shape is a graphic biography that chronicles the life and art of Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa. Born in 1926, Asawa's early life was marked by turmoil, including the forced removal from her home and family separation due to her father's incarceration during World War II. Despite these challenges, Asawa nurtured her passion for art while imprisoned and later at the experimental Black Mountain College in North Carolina. This graphic retelling of her young adult years features lively illustrations and photographs of Asawa's artwork, showcasing her transformative journey from a teenager to a renowned artist. Asawa's approach to art was deeply personal, with her studio serving as both workspace and home. Featuring a unique blend of biography and visual arts, Ruth Asawa: An Artist Takes Shape offers a powerful exploration of the human spirit and its capacity for creativity in the face of adversity.
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