Barbara Hepworth was a British sculptor born on January 10, 1903, in Wakefield, England. She is known for her abstract sculptures, often made from materials like stone, wood, and bronze. Hepworth's work emphasizes form and space, reflecting her interest in the natural world and the relationship between objects and their surroundings. Throughout her career, Hepworth became a prominent figure in the modern art movement, particularly in the development of abstract sculpture. She was a key member of the St. Ives School, a group of artists based in Cornwall, where she lived and worked for many years until her death in 1975.