A Life Forged in Assemblage: The World of Betye Saar Betye Irene Saar, born in Los Angeles in 1926, is more than just an artist; she’s a visual storyteller, a cultural archaeologist, and a powerful voice challenging the narratives surrounding race, gender, and spirituality. Her journey began amidst personal shifts – the loss of her father when she was six, followed by a formative upbringing with her maternal great-aunt Hattie Parson Keys in Pasadena. This early experience deeply imprinted upon her an understanding of Black womanhood, resilience, and the power of inherited memory, themes that…