Come be a part of the excitement as we discover more about our Fresh Squeezed 9 artists! Each artist will share the story of their work and invite questions regarding their process.

In this week's Artist talk, we hear from Benedicta Opoku-Mensah + Lily Capierseho.

Benedicta Opoku-Mensah, Gainesville

Drawing on more personal themes, Benedicta Opoku-Mensah is a sculptor whose work is a commentary on her native Ghana and the gender stereotypes entrenched in her upbringing. She asks the question, “What happens when one decides on a career that deviates from social conventions?”

Lily Capierseho, Sarasota

Sarasota resident Lily Capierseho makes playful mixed media paintings about her life and family history, using themes of identity, self expression, mortality, relationships, and nature.