El Anatsui
El Anatsui (/ɛl ˌænətˈsuːi/; born 4 February 1944) is a Ghanaian sculptor active for much of his career in Nigeria. He has drawn particular international attention for his "bottle-top installations". These installations consist of thousands of aluminum pieces sourced from alcohol recycling stations and sewn together with copper wire, which are then transformed into metallic cloth-like wall sculptures. Such materials, while seemingly stiff and sturdy, are actually free and flexible, which often helps with manipulation when installing his sculptures.
El Anatsui | |
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| Born | 4 February 1944 Anyako, Volta Region, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Known for | Visual Art, Sculpture |
| Awards | Prince Claus Award |
Anatsui was included in the 2023 Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.
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