Monday 16 November - Sunday 6 December, 9.30am - 2.30pm daily Celebrate the beauty, diversity and wonder of our native flora in Design Wilds, the final exhibition in the Arts and Ecology Centre for 2026. Bringing together a vibrant collection of works by 22 artists and designers from across the region and beyond, Design Wilds showcases original pattern designs and artworks inspired by the wildflowers and plants of our natural landscapes. Discover the extraordinary colours, forms and intricate details of local flora through a rich display of contemporary creative practice. A special feature of the exhibition is the first iteration of Flower Shelter, an immersive installation by artist Fiona Harding. Comprising more than 5,000 flowers hand-crafted from reclaimed fabrics, this captivating work invites visitors to step inside a blooming floral environment and experience the installation from within, either seated or standing. Design Wilds features:
Join us in celebrating the plants that shape our landscapes and inspire our creativity. Friday 20th November at 5pm. RSVP here You're warmly invited to join the artists, friends and supporters for the opening celebration of Design Wilds. Be among the first to experience the exhibition and step inside Fiona Harding's immersive Flower Shelter installation. All welcome. Refreshments provided. |
Exhibition: Design Wilds
16 Nov - 6 Dec: Twenty artists and designers celebrating wildflowers and local plants