I'm sad to report the passing of modernist sculptor Ruth Duckworth at age 90. Ms. Duckworth is best known for her abstract (and not so abstract) ceramic sculptures. Her career spanned over six decades. She worked daily, and her reputation as one of the foremost sculptors in the world never waned.
Laura and I were fortunate to see her retrospective exhibit at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery a few years ago. I can safely say that show changed the way I look at abstract sculpture. Every piece was distinctive, gorgeous and rich.
The art world will miss her.
Here is a nice CBS report on Ms. Duckworth filmed in December 2006.
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I was just in New York, where I saw some of her work. Just exquisite!
Posted by: Maureen E. Doallas | October 21, 2009 at 04:28 PM