For Ruth Asawa: Retrospective at SFMOMA, Habitat Horticulture was invited to create a sculptural planter installation as a living tribute to the artist’s enduring connection to nature.

Drawing inspiration from Asawa’s iconic wire sculptures and her love of gardening, the piece merges art and ecology. Its flowing curves echoing her organic forms, while its plant palette reflects species found in her own garden.

Developed in close collaboration with the SFMOMA team and the Asawa estate, the planter was constructed from precisely cut Extira panels, assembled like a life-sized puzzle to create a seamless, fluid shape. The result is a contemplative garden experience that extends the spirit of Asawa’s work into the museum’s fourth-floor terrace.