Artist James Aldridge and his project partners Andover Trees United and Chapel Arts Studios are proud to announce an exhibition of artworks showcasing the latest 6 Flowers 6 Trees project: Ash Tree Stream.

Andover Trees United is a local environmental education and conservation charity. Their ‘6 Trees and 6 Flowers’ work aims for all children leaving primary school to be able to recognise and name 6 British native trees and 6 local wildflowers, further supported by the work of local musicians, storytellers, visual artists, crafters, writers and performers as well as environmental experts, gardeners, and school teachers.

James says, “Over a year ago, I secured funding from Arts Council England and Chapel Arts Studios on behalf of Andover Trees United, the funds enabled me to develop a new body of work: my own research into Ash trees and Ash Die-Back, and ways of working with schools/communities and their local trees that can be applied to other towns as well. This comes at a time when an appreciation of the need for and value of trees within our communities is increasing in the face of climate and ecological breakdown.”