Q & A with Ruby Jones
Schedule
Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Tūhura Otago Museum | Dunedin, OT
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To celebrate the opening of the exhibition Soft Lines: Illustrating Empathy with Ruby Jones, Damian Newell will host a special Q & A with artist Ruby Jones.Ruby is a New Zealand gem known for her emotionally resonant illustrations that explore human connection and spark conversations around some of the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. Her simple, heartfelt images and messages have become gentle yet powerful calls for awareness and collective action, earning her recognition around the world.
Join us to hear about Ruby’s early years in Dunedin and how they shaped her artistic voice, what inspires her today, and the creative journey behind her latest exhibition. Discover the themes at the heart of Soft Lines: Illustrating Empathy with Ruby Jones and gain deeper insight into her unique perspective as an artist whose work turns quiet illustration into meaningful public expression.
6.30pm, Friday 12 December
Barclay Theatre
Free – Bookings Essential
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Where is it happening?
Tūhura Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street,Dunedin, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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