Betye Saar

Betye Saar (1926- ) is an American printmaker and assemblage artist. Her practice seeks to dismantle and interrogate stereotypes around race and femininity. History, mysticism, and memory, are central tenants of her practice.  Saar earned a B.A. in design in 1947 from the University of California, Los Angeles. She took graduate study courses from the California State University, Long Beach, University of Southern California, California State University, Northridge, and the American Film Institute.