Liza Lou: Weaver of Beads and Embodiment of Labor Liza Lou (born 1969) is an American visual artist celebrated for her monumental sculptures crafted from meticulously woven glass beads—a medium she adopted as a deliberate rejection of traditional sculptural practices. Her work transcends mere aesthetics, delving into themes of domestic craft, feminist inquiry, and social commentary, exploring the profound connection between labor, community, and the very boundaries of art itself. Lou’s artistic journey began in New York City, where she absorbed influences from Minimalism and Conceptual Art b…