Christie’s presents Lost Forests, a special exhibition launching the latest collection by British artist, Natasha Wightman. A tribute to British art and heritage craftsmanship, the collection draws inspiration from the natural beauty of indigenous forests, ancient landscapes and ever-changing coastlines.

On view from 8–22 October, the exhibition will open during our flagship 20th/21st Century Art sale series and continue alongside the Modern British and Irish Art auction preview.

This collection is Wightman’s response to our fragile ecosystem, which she believes must be nurtured and revalued. Each sculptural jewellery piece is carved from ancient British bog oak, a sub-fossilised wood preserved underground for millennia. Working with master artisans, Wightman brings to life the timelessness of the material through her series of works. The collection also features portraits of a new generation of British conservationists, whose work mirrors her own ethos.

In addition to Lost Forests, visitors will also have the opportunity to view two immersive films and experience Forest Cathedral, a large sculptural piece which the viewer is invited to touch. The sculpture evokes the physical impact the artist experienced when first encountering the bog oak’s tangible prehistoric presence.

Lost Forests reimagines Britain’s wild places through the lens of wearable art, an exploration of nature, time and cultural legacy. Mark your calendar and visit Christie’s King Street this October to be among the first to experience the collection in person.