A Legacy Forged in Found Objects: The World of Alison Saar Alison Saar, born in Los Angeles in 1956, emerges as a pivotal figure in contemporary sculpture and installation art, her work deeply resonant with themes of African diaspora, Black female identity, and the enduring power of spirituality. Her artistic journey isn’t simply a creation *of* objects but a profound act of transformation—breathing new life and meaning into discarded materials, imbuing them with narratives of history, culture, and personal experience. Growing up in Laurel Canyon, California, Saar was nurtured within an int…