Alice in Wonderland inspired ox art sculpture finds permanent home in Oxford
2025-01-28
Category: entertainment

An unveiling ceremony has taken place to welcome an ox sculpture to its permanent home on the roof terrace of the Westgate in Oxford.The Looking for Alice sculpture was part of the OxTrail art installation around Oxford in July and August with 31 large and 100 mini painted oxen.The oxen sculptures were auctioned over the summer and raised £150,000 for Sobell House Hospice which provides end of life care and support to adult patients and their loved ones.Amelia Foster, CEO of Sobell House Hospice Charity said: "Having the ox here, is actually a really proud moment."
The ox has been painted with images from the Lewis Carroll book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland which was written by the Oxford don in the 19th century.The unveiling was attended by Amelia Foster CEO of Sobell House Hospice Charity, Mark Davies from the Lewis Carroll Society Trustee and the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Mike Rowley.
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