Renaissance is an internationally renowned Ghanaian artist who lives and works in New York . He is known for monumental sculptures using recycled waste that he collects in Nigeria . It reminded El Anatsui of the European quest in science during the Renaissance to use symbols to represent abstract concepts . He is considered to be one of the foremost contemporary artists of his generation . Largest ever installation `` Broken Bridge II '' on display at the Venice Biennale in Nigeria .
Renaissance is an internationally renowned Ghanaian artist who lives and works in New York . He is known for monumental sculptures using recycled waste that he collects in Nigeria . He is considered to be one of the foremost contemporary artists of his generation . Largest ever installation `` Broken Bridge II '' on display at the Venice Biennale in Nigeria .