The Alchemy of Metal and Memory In the hands of Naomi Wanjiku Gakunga, industrial remnants are breathed into life, transformed from discarded fragments into profound narratives of heritage and resilience. A Kenyan-American sculptor whose work bridges continents and eras, Gakunga possesses a rare ability to manipulate the rigid textures of corrugated sheet metal—known as mabati—and the sinuous strength of steel wire to evoke the rhythm…