Hepworth, Barbara (1903-75)
Creator details
- Name
- Hepworth, Barbara (1903-75)
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- Barbara Hepworth was a British sculptor born in Wakefield, England in 1903. She studied at the Leeds School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Hepworth was a leading figure in the development of abstract sculpture in the 20th century. She was a member of the influential art movement, Unit One, and was associated with the St. Ives School of artists in Cornwall. Hepworth's work was characterized by her use of organic forms and her exploration of the relationship between space and form. She often worked in stone, wood, and bronze, and her sculptures were often inspired by the natural world. Hepworth's work can be found in major museums and galleries around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She died in a fire at her studio in St. Ives, Cornwall in 1975.
