Foraging Connections
27 March to 14 June
About Foraging Connections
Foraging Connections is 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.
The workshops delivered in the run up to this exhibition were a partnership with IF Oxford and Oxford North, and formed part of Oxford North’s Engage Programme.
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About Modern Art Oxford
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education, internationalism and inclusion, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change.
It offers educational experiences for visitors of all ages, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. These participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today.
Modern Art Oxford was founded in 1965, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society.
