Moments- May 2026

Moments— May 2026 Monthly Mix

This month’s mix is a collaboration between Kate and Janice, created to honor Ruth Asawa, the Japanese American artist whose work shaped their early experiences in museums and public spaces throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Inspired by the repetitive rhythm of her masks and the geometry of her wire sculptures, they selected Czech glass SuperDuos, which mirror the shape, texture and color of Asawa's wall of masks. "We want this mix to honor Ruth Asawa, and the shape and colors of the Superduos were so perfect. Then we found the Superduo Cymbal, Kalyvari VI*, to use for the ending, and it clinched it for us.... they mimic her suspended wire sculptures so beautifully. We are incorporating Miyuki seed beads in the project and we hope our final effort does Asawa justice." ~Janice and Kate

About the artist

For much of her life, Ruth Asawa’s work was dismissed by the traditional art world as “craft” rather than fine art. Yet her vision—patient, intricate, and deeply original—persisted. Born in 1926, she came of age during one of the most turbulent periods in American history. Along with her family, she was forcibly incarcerated in Japanese American internment camps in California and Arkansas during World War II. Until she died in 2013, she continued to create her unique artwork which captures the essence of Point of View. Asawa made wire move and breathe and dance. She also captured wire's symbolism, which is not lost on generations of art lovers.

Celebrated as one of the most important American artists of the 20th century, Asawa's wire sculptures are both delicate and strong. Her work is so revered, she even has a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2020 in her honor. Her legacy is one of artistic brilliance and a powerful reminder of resilience.

Artist Inspiration:  The Faces of Ruth Asawa is a permanent installation at the Cantor Museum at Stanford University. Originally, these masks hung outside  Asawa's home in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Watch Ruth Asawa and read about her art.

*Please note: Some beads used are exclusive to this mix.*

This mix includes these Superduos: 

• Matte Navy Opaque
• Matte Burnt Copper
• Matte Cappuccino
• Grey Opaque Matte
• Chocolate Matte
• Matte Velvet Mushroom

Mix sold individually, in long tube of approximately 20-22 grams.