29/05/2026
This month at Crescent Moon Project, our young artists have been exploring the inspiring work of sculptor and educator Ruth Asawa, whose beautiful woven wire sculptures continue to influence artists around the world.
Students learned about Asawa’s remarkable life story, including how she overcame adversity to become a celebrated artist, educator, and advocate for arts education.
Through artist studies, children connected art with history, culture, geography, and the social sciences while discovering the power of creativity and perseverance.
Using flowers, shells, and leaves as inspiration, students practiced observational drawing and continuous line techniques, learning to slow down, observe closely, and see the world through an artist’s eyes.
As the month progressed, they experimented with paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, wire, and other materials to create sculptural forms inspired by Asawa’s signature weaving and looping techniques.
These hands-on projects encouraged patience, problem-solving, fine motor skills, and creative confidence while introducing students to three-dimensional design.
Students are now combining their new skills into larger individual and collaborative sculptures, while older artists are designing their own wire-and-bead jewelry pieces.
At Crescent Moon Project, art is about more than creating beautiful things—it’s about building confidence, fostering curiosity, and empowering young people to trust their own ideas. Thank you for supporting the emerging artists of Los Barriles!
