3D Impressionism: Sculpting Motion from Plastic

3D Impressionism: Sculpting Motion from Plastic with Sayaka Ganz, Sculptor and Creator of SAYAKA GANZ: RECLAIMED CREATIONS

Join us as we go behind the scenes of our newest exhibition, SAYAKA GANZ: RECLAIMED CREATIONS, Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C., David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director.

Sayaka will reveal how she transforms discarded plastic into dynamic animal sculptures, sharing her creative process and cultural perspective while inspiring audiences to rethink waste and the value of everyday materials.

June 30, 2026 | 6:30-7:15 PM; Doors at 6:15PM | Kendall Planetarium

You will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition after the event.

Tickets:

Lecture Only

Pay what you can. Tickets for this event will be a sliding scale of $0-$15 with a suggested donation of $8.

Meet & Greet with Sayaka

$30.00 per person | 15% OMSI member discount

Join us from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Empirical Theater Lobby for an exclusive tour and conversation with the artist, Sayaka Ganz. Your ticket includes the meet & greet, the lecture and a complimentary drink.

About this Event:

In this talk, sculptor Sayaka Ganz shares how she transforms everyday discarded plastic objects—like utensils, hangers, and toys—into large-scale animals that look as if they’re running, flying, or swimming. She’ll take you behind the scenes of her process: collecting materials, building a metal “skeleton” armature, and arranging colorful plastic pieces like three-dimensional brushstrokes to create the illusion of movement. Along the way, Sayaka explores how her upbringing in Japan, where many people grow up respecting the spirit in nature and in objects, shaped the way she sees even abandoned materials as worth caring for. Through stories, images, and projects inspired by ocean and wildlife conservation, this presentation invites audiences of all ages to look at plastic in a new way—and to imagine how creativity can help us value what we usually throw away.