{"product_id":"ruth-ige-informal-encounter","title":"Ruth Ige | Informal Encounter","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou are warmly invited to join us for a morning of art:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an opportunity for an informal encounter with artist and 2025 Rydal Art Prize winner Ruth Ige in her exhibition \u003cem\u003eThe Evocation of Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her painting practice, Ige often incorporates materials from the African continent and its diaspora that are not traditionally considered artistic media. Yet these materials play important roles in both ceremonial and everyday contexts, from ritual practices to food preparation. During this \u003cem\u003eInformal Encounter\u003c\/em\u003e, Ige will introduce visitors to materials such as onugbu leaves, alligator pepper, and osùn powder, and share how they become part of her artistic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a rare chance to engage directly with the artist, this event also invites visitors to encounter materials that many will be experiencing for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Te Uru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55930087178532,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/1637\/5332\/files\/ruth_Ige.jpg?v=1787614041","url":"https:\/\/teuru.org.nz\/products\/ruth-ige-informal-encounter","provider":"Te Uru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}