Turkish Ambassador's Wife Showcases Art in Abuja

Aysegul Poroy, the wife of the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, presented her art exhibition titled "New Nature" at the Art Gallery of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. In an interview, she explained that the exhibition reflects how human-generated waste reshapes the natural world, combining the beauty of Nigeria's landscapes with global environmental realities.

Poroy, an Associate Professor of Fine Art, uses plastics and recycled materials to create her artworks, expressing her love for nature and the vibrant colors of Nigeria. She has spent over thirty years in a diplomatic life, witnessing the transformation of nature due to human activities.

The exhibition aims to highlight the coexistence of human-made plastics within nature, emphasizing the artist's journey across various cultures and landscapes. Curator Nduwhite Ndubuisi Ahanonu noted that Poroy's experiences as a diplomat's spouse have significantly influenced her artistic practice, particularly her encounters with nature in Nigeria.