Gallery Opening Reception: Sayaka Ganz and Gbenga Adeku

Sayaka Ganz is a Japanese sculptor. She was born in Yokohama, Japan, and grew up living in Japan, Brazil, and Hong Kong. Sayaka identifies a strong Japanese influence in her work, even though she grew up in several countries. Sayaka’s recent sculptures depict animals in motion using reclaimed plastic household objects as her materials. Her work is collected and exhibited in Longon, Tokyo, Takaoka, Isle of Man, New York, San Francisco, Monterey, Toledo, and Fort Wayne.

Gbenga Adeuke grew up an apprentice at his father’s Olokun art gallery and studio, mastering traditional printmaking & painting. He was trained to sculpt under the tutelage of Kola Olayinka in 2006. Gbenga took formal training in applied art at the Great Ife Art School (Obafemi Awolowo University), specializing in painting while minoring in graphic art, from 2010 to 2015. He is an award-winning upcycle artist. He is excited to be on an apprenticeship with Sayaka Ganz in Fort Wayne. Gbenga currently lives and runs an upcycle art studio in Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria.