OxBox Project
Support the OxBox Art Trail
“Each cabinet tells a story, every corner holds a surprise, every step invites you deeper into a world where art and life beautifully intertwine”
This initiative aims to beautify our streets by transforming 18 neglected telecommunications cabinets across East Oxford, replacing graffiti and flyposting with stunning murals and creative illustrations.
Featuring talented local artists, we continue to foster a sense of pride in our community. We’re taking bold steps to make a lasting difference and create a brighter, more inspiring environment for everyone.
Winding through the bustling streets of East Oxford, passing by an eclectic mix of shops, coffee houses, and restaurants, the OxBox art trail will display a diverse range of artwork, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of our community. As you explore, you’ll experience the unique blend of cultures and flavours that make East Oxford a wonderful place to live.
Help us turn our neighbourhood into a vibrant street gallery that celebrates the creativity within our community and brings people together. I want everyone to feel part of this amazing project and pictures will be posted on completion of each cabinet. I hope you enjoy the journey.
Out with the old and in with the new!
Meet our amazing team
Our team of 10 talented local artists who have all been involved in amazing projects in Oxford and around the UK have joined together to create this wonderful art trail.
LisaMadeIt
LisaMadeIt, the wonderfully talented artist who painted Flower Lane and Co-Corner, is starting on the first OxBox cabinet in Percy Street this week. Fingers crossed we get some good weather. If you see Lisa be sure to stop and say hello.
Check out Lisa’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_made_it/
Simon Hills
Mural artist, signwriter and scenic painter originally from Howard Street, Oxford. He trained in fine art as a portrait artist and later specialised in theatre and film painting. This combined training taught him to paint accurately and at scale and develop a strong technical base. A desire to develop his own designs led him to mural painting, which he has been doing for a number of years. Simon has had the opportunity to work for various London councils, several corporate firms and various private clients. He designs and paints in a variety of styles to properly respond to each space/brief.
Check out Simon’s website: https://www.simonhillsmural.com/
Tom Hunter
Aiden Canady
Sarah Hoyle
Merlin Porter
Merlin Porter is an Oxford based artist who loves to bring the vitality of the moment into his art. Most well known for his live event paintings capturing everything from festivals to weddings, Merlin also has an illustration and fine art practice from his studio as well as being involved in many community art projects and running several art clubs.
Check out Merlin’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/merlinporterart/?hl=en
Tereza Horacek
ereza Horáček studied painting at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London (2016-2020). Characterised by a combination of evocative colours, textured brush strokes, fluorescent-orange backgrounds and loose washes, Horáček reworks and layers paint to combine painting techniques reminiscent of the Old Masters with gestural brushstrokes. Her pastoral scenes draw inspiration from Dutch seventeenth-century paintings and broad meadows, expansive skies and grazing cattle are recurring motifs within her work. Horáček lives and works in Oxford.
Check out Tereza’s Instagram Page:
https://www.instagram.com/terezahoracek1/?hl=en-gb
Sofka Smales
Progress so far
Box number 1
Artist LisaMadeit
Completed: July 2024
Location: Percy Street, Oxford
What3Words: casino.improving.casino
Box number 2
Artist: Aiden Canaday
Completed: August 2024
Location: Cowley Road, Oxford
More information: on the corner of Southfield Road
What3Words: hooked.orchestra.they
Box number 3
Artist: Tom Hunter
Completed: In progress
Location: Iffley Road, Oxford
More Information: on the corner of Charles Street
What3Words: words.accent.woes.
Box number 4
Artist: Sofka Smales
Completed: September 2024
Location: Iffley Road, Oxford
More Information: on the corner of Magdalen Road
What3Words: such.socket.dated
Box number 5
Artist: Simon
Completed: September 2024
Location: Iffley Road, Oxford
More information: at the traffic lights at Donnington Bridge
What3Words: dads.rather.rush
Box number 6
Artist: Talent Student from Chilworth House School
Completed: September 2024
Location: Barnet Street, Oxford
What3Words: boats.assure.trunk