Wanger Ayu (b. 1986) 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.

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 in Lagos, Nigeria where she is inspired by the  spirit of the city and a deeply curious mind.