Ruth Duckworth: Sculpting Organic Forms from Minimalism Ruth Duckworth (April 10, 1919 – October 18, 2009) emerged as a significant figure in modernist sculpture during the mid-20th century, primarily recognized for her distinctive ceramic works and particularly her monumental wall sculpture “Clouds Over Lake Michigan.” Born in Hamburg, Germany, Duckworth’s artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning avant-garde movement that sought to redefine aesthetic expression through abstraction and geometric precision. Despite a relatively quiet personal life, she established herself as a respected a…