Woa Rhino Oxfordshire | Oliver

This is an exciting project for Oxfordshire going into 2011 and one that has proven to be highly successful in other locations. Anything which drives visitor business around the county should be both applauded and embraced; and Visit Oxfordshire will look forward to working with the Woa! Rhino team to ensure its success".

John Hoy, Chief Executive Blenheim and Shadow Chair Visit Oxfordshire

Author Archives: Oliver

Anything but “uniform” for schools

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Oliver

Only three fixed requirements for schools, purchase a mini-rhino, design and decorate it and place it out on public trail. Everything else is a moveable feast. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art gallery, child-led learning, curriculum, design, fundraising, local business, public trail, rhino, schools, Woa! Rhino | Leave a comment

An artist’s tips and hints

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Oliver

How to paint a rhino in public Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged acrylic paint, art project, Artweeks, children, commercial artist, emulsion, Newton, oxford castle, painting, public art, rhino, school, varnish, visitor, Woa! Rhino | Leave a comment

What value a smile :)

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Oliver

Can you place a value on a smile? If they are priceless, then are our rhinos priceless too? Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged children, elephant tusk, emotion, intellectual debate, legacy, oxford, poaching, primary school, public, rhino, rhino horn, smile, teacher | Leave a comment

Collaboration is more than co-operation

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Oliver

collaboration is a process where two or more people, or organisations, work together to realise a shared ambition Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged collaboration, collaborative effort, collective benefit, companies, corporate social responsibility, inspirational partnerships, local primary school, neighbouring business, ofsted, pupil led learning, self esteem, sponsor, supplier | Leave a comment

Place-shaping takes on a rhino form

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Oliver

The Wild in Art concept is fantastic. It has the power to get people talking, thinking creatively and having fun together. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged About the Place Ltd, artists, creativity, local people, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire Artweeks, place shapers, public art, public trail, Wild in Art, Woa! Rhino | Leave a comment

Magic Number Seven!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Oliver

We set ourselves a tough challenge. Could we brand this project in a way that reflects its creative edge? Moreover, could we brand this project in a way that allows an opportunity for everyone involved to put their own creative … Continue reading →