A Life Sculpted in Assemblage: The World of Marisol Escobar Marisol Escobar, known simply as Marisol, was a singular voice in the vibrant chorus of 20th-century art. Born Maria Sol Escobar in Paris on May 22, 1930, to wealthy Venezuelan parents, her life was a compelling narrative woven with threads of privilege, trauma, and ultimately, artistic triumph. Her early years were marked by a cosmopolitan upbringing, flitting between Europe, the United States, and Venezuela – a formative experience that instilled in her a broad perspective and an appreciation for diverse cultures. However, this id…