El Anatsui

El Anatsui is a renowned Ghanaian artist known for creating large-scale sculptures and installations using recycled materials, especially metal bottle caps and wrappers. His work transforms these everyday objects into intricate, shimmering tapestries that explore themes of identity, history, and community. By reshaping discarded materials into art, Anatsui highlights issues of consumption and waste while celebrating cultural traditions. His innovative approach has gained international recognition, making him one of Africa's most influential contemporary artists.