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Exhibitions:

Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space

September 19, 2009 - February 7, 2010
Asheville Art Museum

The unique career of Ruth Asawa (1926- ), an artist whose looped-wire sculptures and richly detailed drawings defied traditional conventions is celebrated in this exhibition. Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space begins with the her earliest sculptures, drawings and paintings created while at Black Mountain College and highlights several signature sculptures that formed her later visual vocabulary of looped and tied open forms. This exhibition considers Asawa's connection to Western North Carolina and Black Mountain College as it places her work within a larger national context of artists who "viewed art as a way of thinking and acting."

The Asheville Art Museum annually presents an exciting, inviting and active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its permanent collection of 20th and 21st century American art. Any visit will also include experiences with works of significance to Western North Carolina’s cultural heritage including Studio Craft, Black Mountain College and Cherokee artists. Special exhibitions feature renowned regional and national artists and explore issues of enduring interest. The Museum also offers a wide array of innovative, inspiring and entertaining educational programs for people of all ages.

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October 15 - November 21, 2009
Rena Bransten Gallery
77 Geary Street (between Kearny and Grant Streets)
San Francisco, CA.

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My Mom, Ruth Asawa Lanier
I never thought of her as special. I was number one of six children and I didn’t realize that my family was not a normal family. While raising six kids she worked on her sculptures and all the while had dinner ready every evening, not quite a typical mom. Dad’s birthday was always celebrated with Imo (Imogen Cunningham) who had the same birth date, at Fort Chronkite or somewhere outdoors. I also thought Imo was a normal friend. It was not until I was older that I realized how abnormal and incredible my mother and Imo were as artists. Mom’s greatest gift is making children and others realize how talented and unique they all are and to bring smiles to their faces. I feel like the luckiest abnormal son in the city. I love you, Mom.

Gallery Representation:

Ruth Asawa is represented by the Rena Bransten Gallery in San Francisco. For information on available work please contact the gallery directly.

Rena Bransten Gallery
77 Geary Street (between Kearny and Grant Streets)
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 982-3292 PH
(415) 982-1807 FAX
http://www.renabranstengallery.com/

Email: info@renabranstengallery.com