Dela Anyah - Sculptor, Artist | Transformative Art from Discarded Materials
Photograph by Tesa Sackitey
Dela Anyah is a Ghanaian artist and sculptor whose practice redefines discarded inner tubes and tires—sourced primarily from vulcanizer workshops—into sculptural forms that interrogate value, labor, and the materiality of discarded objects. His work engages with environmental degradation and sustainability, transforming overlooked industrial remnants into powerful statements on climate awareness. Through his engagement with informal labor economies, Anyah bridges ecological discourse with contemporary art, positioning his work within a broader critical conversation on material histories and systemic renewal.
Anyah was the Second Runner-Up for the Kuenyehia Prize. His work is included in the Celine Art Project (Puerto Banús), Sir David Adjaye (New York, London, Accra), and the Fischer Shull Collection (North Carolina, Mexico).
Selected solo exhibitions include: Nubuke Foundation, Accra (2023) and The Noldor Residency, Accra (2022).
Selected group exhibitions include: Akka Project, Venice (2024), Gallery 1957, Accra (2024), The Anzai Gallery, Tokyo (2024), Museum of Science and Technology, Accra (2023), Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York (2023), and Galleri Christoffer Egelund, Copenhagen (2023).
Photograph by Tesa SackiteyPhoto Courtesy: Noldor Artist ResidencyPhoto Courtesy: Noldor Artist Residency