7 artists embody the style & essence of Ruth Asawa

Everyone appreciates options. While finding the art styles you like is one thing, exploring artworks in a similar style is another. 

If you enjoyed the artworks by the American modernist sculptor and painter Ruth Asawa in the previous post, we’ve curated a list of seven artists who embody the style and essence of Asawa. 

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1. Alexander Calder

Calder’s kinetic sculptures and mobiles often feature organic forms and playful movement, similar to Asawa’s intricate wire sculptures.

Click Calder’s instagram here to learn more. 

2. Louise Bourgeois

Bourgeois’ sculptures explore themes of femininity, memory, and emotional experience. Her use of organic shapes and materials can be reminiscent of Asawa’s approach to form and structure. 

Find out more about Bourgeois through British Gallery: the Tate here

3. Anni Albers

Albers, a textile artist and printmaker, emphasises patterns and textures in her works, paralleling Asawa’s focus on intricate details and craftsmanship in her sculptures. 

To learn more about Albers, click Josef & Anni Albers Foundation here

4. Eva Hesse

Hesse’s work is characterised by its use of non-traditional materials and organic forms, often evoking a sense of fluidity and impermanence that echoes Asawa’s style.

Find out more about Hesse through the famous gallery Hauser & Wirth here

5. Maya Lin

Lin, known for her environmental art and memorials, incorporates natural forms and emphasises the relationship between art and the environment, aligning with Asawa’s inspirations.

Check out Lin’s website for more, click here

6. David Smith

Smith, a prominent sculptor known for his abstract geometric forms, shares a sense of movement and playfulness with Asawa’s work.

Check out Smith’s website for more, click here.

7. Chakaia Booker

Booker’s sculptures, made from recycled rubber, reflect a deep connection to nature and the environment, much like Asawa’s organic forms. Her work often addresses themes of identity and community. 

Check out Booker’s website for more, click here

Conclusion

These artists each capture elements of Asawa’s aesthetic and philosophy, making their work a great complement to her legacy. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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