OxTrail

Oxford
6 July 24  – 29 August 24
Sobell House Hospice
Overview

The OxTrail public art project was open to explore across Oxfordshire for eight weeks from 6 July to 29 August 2024.

OxTrail featured a herd of ox sculptures, each uniquely decorated by local and national artists. They were accompanied by groups of smaller mini oxen which had been decorated by local schools and community groups.

The event raised awareness and funds for Sobell House Hospice, which provides expert and compassionate care to people at the end of life, and support to their family and friends. A special auction evening took place on 13 September and raised £155,000 for the hospice through the sales of the large sculptures.

Oxtrail impact

110k+

Sculptures Unlocked

49k+

Rewards Collected
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7.6k+

Miles Walked
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1.7k+

Photos Shared

An incredible £155,000

was raised for Sobell House Hospice through the sale of the large oxen and a selection of mini oxen. The funds will help the hospice continue its expert care to adults in Oxfordshire living with a life-limiting illness, and supports their loved ones.

Participating Artists

Alison Berman
Mary Blackshaw
Lisa Curtis
David Cutts
Judy Guillery
Morgan Guillery
Karis Harrington
Weimin He
Simon Hicks
Lynne Hollingsworth
Sarah Hutchinson-Jarman

Anter Wildling Illustration
Kateryna Kovtuenko
J Masson
Isla May
Meginigann
David Melling
MrASingh
Philippa Muir
Donna Newman
Milly Norton

Fatima Pantoja
kOrky Paul
Amanda Quellin Art
RAWZ
Caroline Ritson
Sarah Russell
Catherine Rye
Annie Sloan
Sian Tezel
The Orders of St John Care Trust

Most Voted For

Northern Lights

During the trail, OxTrail’s app players voted for their favourite Ox sculptures and Northern Lights by David Cutts was a firm favourite.

The design was inspired by the Philip Pullman book Northern Lights which is set in Oxford. It shows the silhouette of the Oxford skyline against a dynamic curtain of natural light in the sky, which in the books links to a parallel world.

About Sobell House Hospice

Sobell House Hospice provides expert care to adults in Oxfordshire living with a life-limiting illness, and supports their loved ones.

At the end of life, Sobell House Hospice supports people to live their final days as and where they choose to, and give the patients the gift of a peaceful and dignified end, surrounded by their family and friends.

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