Season is delighted to present Acts of rest, Esther Ige and Ruth Ige’s first duo exhibition.
Drawing on contemporary futurist thought, precolonial practices from Nigeria, and their shared experiences of living in diaspora, the sisters reflect on notions of healing, joy, liberation, safety, and the sacred in relation to black people and the black body. Their works span diverse media, including painting, installation, poetry, and moving image. Esther presents a series of meditative video works that explore states of rest, recovery, and protection. Ruth concentrates on paintings that incorporate natural materials that evoke ritual and memory, and promote healing and flourishing, including blue spirulina and Nigerian dried leaves. Her larger pieces break free from the stretcher, cascade from the rafters, and lie in repose on the floor. Both artists traverse the realms of past and future, actuality and imagination, dreaming through the lens of heritage.★☆★Acts of rest runs from 17 July to 23 August 2025. There is an opening celebration from 6 to 8pm on Thursday 17 July. All are welcome.