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An interview with Ignacia Ruiz: Amelia’s Colourful Colouring Companion featured artist.
Ignacia Ruiz was born in Santiago de Chile and is inspired by awesome topography, live sketching and greenhouses.
Written by Amelia Gregory
Ignacia Ruiz was born near the Andes but has chosen London as her home. Since graduation from her degree she's had a packed schedule, featuring in numerous exhibitions but happily finding time to produce some artwork for Amelia’s Colourful Colouring Companion too.
What has prompted your lifelong obsession with greenhouses and plants in general?
I think it started with the very first place I lived in. There was a small greenhouse in the centre of the house and I can remember being about 4 years old and going in to water plants with my mum. It always seemed like the most magical place! I think that has remained my impression ever since. Being from the city and surrounded mostly by buildings has made me see plants and greenery as a precious thing.
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