Las Cruces Museum of Art: “Reclaimed Creations” Opens February 6

Unique and dazzling sculptures made from recycled materials take the stage at the Museum of Art in our newest exhibit: Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations. The exhibit opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, including a lecture with the artist from 5:30pm – 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will run from Friday, February 6 to Saturday, June 6.

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Sayaka Ganz’s unique artwork utilizes discarded plastic objects to create animal figures such as whales, polar bears, birds, and more. She describes this practice as “3D impressionism,” resulting in sculptures rich in texture and color that convey movement and the illusion of form.

Sayaka Ganz was born in Yokohama, Japan and grew up living in Japan, Brazil, and Hong Kong. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She is an accomplished educator who taught design and drawing courses at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne between 2002 and 2012.

Picture 1: “Sayaka Ganz with Wisdom,” Image Credit Adam Parsons, 2011©

Picture 2: “Explorers” by Sayaka Ganz, 2015©

Picture 3: “Emergence” by Sayaka Ganz, Image Credit Valentina Ragozzino, 2013©

SAYAKA GANZ: RECLAIMED CREATIONS, Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C., David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director, davidjwagnerllc.com