Foraging Connections

A collaborative exhibition blending art, science, nature and community.

The exhibition displays a collection of work created using foraged plants, transformed through ancient techniques such as cordage and weaving, to reflect the raw beauty and cyclical nature of the natural world, that is both ephemeral and enduring. Since spring 2025, artists Lilli Tranborg and Arbie Edward have been working with children from local charity, Children Heard And Seen, at both Modern Art Oxford and Wytham Woods. Exploring the theme of connectedness, to both each other and nature, the workshops have encouraged a tactile engagement with natural materials in the spirit of innovation, inclusion and growth, and with a focus on the importance of trees and forests. During these workshops, a sculpture in Wytham Woods has been repurposed, to reflect on themes of refuge and repair, and will forge a connection between the woods and the gallery space at Modern Art Oxford. This collaborative exhibition will be created as part of the Oxford North Engagement and Legacy Programme. You can follow the progress of the sculpture at Wytham Woods on Instagram .

What to expect:
Sculpture