Ruth Asawa

Lanier, Ruth Asawa

American, 1926 - 2013

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  • The image features overlapping irregular shapes in shades of purple, red, and green. The shapes are scattered across the central area, loosely forming a spherical cluster. The colors and shapes are denser in the middle, tapering off towards the edges. The outlines are fluid and organic, reminiscent of natural forms.

    Flowers VII

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in red, green and violet on german etching paper  Accession ID  1983.18.171

    Not on view
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    Desert Flower

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on rives bfk type v paper  Accession ID  1983.18.180

    Not on view
  • The image depicts the head and shoulders of a young person facing forward. The person has a smooth face with large eyes, delicate eyebrows, a small mouth, and short hair. They are wearing a shirt with vertical stripes. The background is a plain, light-colored surface. No additional objects or jewelry are present in the image.

    Xavier

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on white arches paper  Accession ID  1983.18.216

    Not on view
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    Untitled

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (zinc and stone) in blue and dark blue-violet on rives bfk type iii paper  Accession ID  1983.18.202

    Not on view
  • The image displays a frontal view of a person's upper body. The person is centered and appears to be facing directly forward, giving a full view of the face. The facial features are somewhat abstract with subdued detail and the person's hair is short, forming a slight outline around the head. They are wearing a plain dark garment, contrasting with the lighter tone of the face. Around the person's neck is a rectangular pendant hanging on a string with visible decorative elements. The background is uniformly dark.

    Umakichi

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph on natural nacre paper  Accession ID  1983.18.188

    On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G27

  • Umakichi

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on white arches paper  Accession ID  1983.18.190

    Not on view
  • This print shows a network of interlocking pink lines radiating from a central red point to form a circular pattern. The shapes resemble a vibrant, stylized flower or mandala against a white background. The branching lines get smaller and smaller as they reach the edge of the circle, and from slightly before then to the edge of the print the background is a bright, vibrant yellow.

    Desert Plant

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Color lithograph on rives type iv paper  Accession ID  1983.18.177

    Not on view
  • The image consists of soft, swirling forms and delicate, wavy lines creating an abstract composition, suggesting gentle motion or wisps of smoke. The shapes resemble blurred clouds or fluffy cotton balls, giving the appearance of light and airy. The overall effect is dreamlike and ethereal, resembling a foggy scene where forms seem to appear and dissolve seamlessly.

    Untitled

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on german etching paper  Accession ID  1983.18.197

    Not on view
  • The image shows a drawing of three figures, with the full upper bodies depicted. In the center, there is a baby sitting with its hands together, wearing a checkered hooded outfit that covers its head. The baby has large eyes and a small mouth. Flanking the baby are two adult figures with distinct facial features. The figure on the left has bushy eyebrows and unruly hair, while the figure on the right wears large round glasses and has long, sketchy hair. The background is plain, highlighting the black and white figures with detailed shading and cross-hatching.

    Faces

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on rives bfk type v paper  Accession ID  1983.18.206

    Not on view
  • This is a painting of several birds on a cobblestone surface. The image depicts a group of birds with spread wings against a textured background of cobbled stones. The birds are illustrated with a high level of detail, capturing the patterns of their feathers. The cobblestones vary in shade, creating a contrast with the birds, and suggest depth and perspective. This is in the style of a monochrome wash technique.

    Pigeons on Cobblestone

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on copperplate deluxe paper  Accession ID  1983.18.195

    Not on view
  • The image features swirling shapes and bold lines creating a visually striking abstract composition. Dark and light shades intermingle, resembling smoke or cloud formations. Varied textures and overlapping patterns are present, which may suggest a bird in flight or the depths of the ocean. The abstract nature invites multiple interpretations for viewers to explore.

    Owl

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in black on copperplate deluxe paper  Accession ID  1983.18.200

    Not on view
  • The image depicts an abstract composition with dark textured shapes on a green background, resembling the silhouette of a plant or flower. The shapes create a visual connection to botanical structures.

    Flowers XI

    Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

    1965

    Lithograph (stone) in brown-red, green and gray ongerman etching paper  Accession ID  1983.18.175

    Not on view