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Local Talent: The OxTrail

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This month Local Talent showcases a selection of oxen sculpture along Sobell House’s OXTrail, painted by local artists and where to find them in the city. The art trail will be taking place across Oxfordshire this summer. When it is over, the oxen will be herded together for an auction raising funds for the life-enhancing care provided by Sobell House Hospice. You can find out more and also make donations at sobellhouse.org.

Blithering Broomsticks! By kOrky Paul, The Children’s Hospital at the JR

Dreams of the Spires  by RAWZ, Said Business School

Eve by Milly Norton, Oxford Castle

Finding Home by Sarah Hutchinson-Jarman, the courtyard at St Giles Church

Look Forward to the Future by Weimin Hu, Green Templeton College

Once Upon a Dreaming Spire by Isla Southam, St Michael (North Gate)

Or Ox by David Melling, Oxford Castle

Oxford Blue by Catherine Rye, Churchill Hospital (to the right of the main entrance)

Oxford’s Starry Night by Sarah Hutchinson-Jarman, Westgate top floor, overlooking the City

Oxslips and Cowslips by Amy Johnson, University Parks – Gingko Gate

Prehistoric by Alison Berman, Westgate (upper ground floor, outside Superdry)

The Power of Hands by The Order of St John’s Trust, St Margaret’s Church

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