Wanger Ayu is a self-taught materials experiment artist & a fashion designer. Her mediums of expression combine the exploration of the hand-woven textiles, with  painting, print-making, beading, transfer & collage.

Wanger was born in the tranquail city of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, which was known  for its cosmopolitan nature and encouragement of the arts. She studied law at the  University of Exeter, UK, but lacking fulfillment went on to explore fashion in the  Middle East, where she earned a fashion certification from the French Fashion  University (ESMOD), Dubai. 

She has been mentored by some of Nigeria’s old and young masters  including Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya and Mr. Sam Ovraiti through the Harmattan  Workshop Series, and other renowned Nigerian artists including Nduwhite Ndubuisi, and Uthman Wahab, to name a few. Some of her influences include Magdalena  Abakanowicz, Collins Sekajugo, Abass Kelani, and Billie Zangewa.

Wanger presently lives and works between Lagos and the Washington DC. When in Lagos, she is inspired by the spirit of the city.