The Alchemy of Detritus: The Sculptural Vision of Olukayode Amoda In the industrial heart of Warri, Nigeria, where the remnants of metalwork and urban decay coalesce, the artistic soul of Olukayode Amoda began to take shape. Born in 1959, Amoda’s early life was deeply intertwined with the tactile world of metallurgy; as the son of a goldsmith, he was introduced to the transformative potential of malleable materials long before he ever stepped into a formal studio. This foundational connection to metalworking would later become the cornerstone of his mature practice, allowing him to view the…