Africa: 'I'm Lucky to Be Born in Africa'

1 June 2018

Louisa Alexandra Spyratos is a Greek international artist born in Kenya. She has lived most of her life surrounded by the exotic beauty of the African wildlife, packed with 25 years career in art. Based between Australia and Kenya, Spyratos has made two tranquil corners of the world her base, painting in her studios for exhibitions worldwide. She, alongside a female Nigerian artist - Clara Aden - participated in the one month residency programme under the international programme for artists in-residence by the Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Art Foundation at Abeokuta. She spoke with Ferdinand Ekechukwu about her works, experience in Africa and the residency programme during an open house exhibition

How would you describe the experience during the four weeks residency programme in Abeokuta?

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