Marisol Escobar, later known as simply “Marisol,” was an American artist best known for her carved wooden sculptures, which often incorporated photographs and painted elements. Escobar’s work was largely influenced by pre-Columbian artwork, incorporating materials such as terracotta and wood elements while using geometric abstraction. The artist is most commonly associated with her installation The Last Supper (1982–1984), in which she recreates da Vinci’s famous painting through sculptural assemblage. Born on May 22, 1930 in Paris, France to Venezuelan parents, she moved with her father to Los Angeles when she was 16 years old. During her teen years, her mother passed away and she relied on religious objects as a source of comfort, which she...