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Anne Truitt was a celebrated contemporary American sculptor. Born in Oklahoma City on September 3, 1921, Truitt's early life centered around her family's farm, where she developed an affinity for art from an early age. Truitt initially studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine Arts and then went on to study at the California School of Fine Arts, but dropped out in 1946. She later returned to Washington D.C. and attended Catholic University. In her work, Truitt drew inspiration from both nature and abstract expressionism. Her sculptures often featured geometric forms juxtaposed with natural materials such as wood or stone, creating a striking visual contrast. Truitt's career took off in the 1960s when she began receiving widespread recognition for her innovative approach to sculpture. She was awarded numerous grants and fellowships, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1975. Throughout her life, Truitt continued to create works that explored the intersection of nature and abstraction. Her art often carried a sense of serenity and balance, reflecting the harmony she sought in the natural world. Anne Truitt passed away on June 2, 2004, at the age of 82, but her legacy lives on through her inspiring body of work.