Have you ever seen life-size animals made entirely from industrial waste such as plastic? Among the thousands of facets of art and recycling that are starting to come closer and closer to us, an artist full of vitality will take you on this journey. For climate change, and to renew what has already been done. Artists from around the world are increasingly joining the circle of sustainability and recycling of materials. On her part, the Japanese artist Sayaka Ganz made herself be heard by exploring the world she defined: 3D impressionism.
Born and raised in Japan, the artist has appeared in several exhibitions around the world, from New Mexico to Missouri. Her major in 3D sculpture at Bowling Green State University got her into the art world, and a second major in theater at Indiana University as well. Her many solo exhibitions include Dances Of Nature at the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina right of our beloved Tuscany and Feng Shui – Wind and Water at the Isle Gallery on the Isle of Man in the UK.
Objects & Structure
For the Japanese artist, art is a combination of salvaged objects and structures, at times almost elephantine. In an interview, in fact, she stated that at the beginning of her career she often used iron, but then it became more and more monotonous and binding. As a result, now we find in greater measure, if not entirely, the exclusive use of plastic. Ganz follows the same steps and methods as Kurt Schwitters (the man who used to collect objects in the street). Toys, plastic cutlery, chains, and a thousand other items that are part of everyday life. So, the Emergence II work was assembled with metal wires and plastics of all types and sizes. “My solidarity goes equally to all discarded objects regardless of their materials, but my current favorite work material is plastic”.
Structures provide a backdrop in buildings, like the one at the Cimer Spa at Paradise Resort in Incheon, Korea. In an ocean scene with a blue whale in LED lighting up the room, alongside two turtles and other marine species. The artist manages to do justice to mundane plastic tools by creating unique environments. Remember that common and easily discarded objects such as disposable items are the major cause of pollution of the seas. For this reason, her vision is to bring human eyes back to nature by creating a stark contrast between nature and pollution.
The main purpose is to remember that every object has a soul and thus giving it new life is fundamental. The name 3D Impressionism encompasses Ganz’s artistic concept and vision. Impressionism (which is based on a new concept of color and light and a visual impression) broke away from traditional concepts of art by introducing contemporary art. Her 3D works are more contemporary than ever. A new way to contribute and harmonize bare and why not unexpected places; it is not just about art Sayaka says, “It helps us feel more open and kind to the whole world”.
Between two artistic trends
These special artworks remind us not only of Impressionism but of Dadaism as well. In the above-mentioned interview, the artist appears literally amused. The whole thing is a kind of soliciting, stimulating the body and mind of the users thanks to these structures of moving animals and to the concept behind her works. Ganz animates everyday objects and creates a visible reality without any frills.
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