Urban Oasis: Nature in Transit
Natalie Collette Wood

Urban Oasis: Nature in Transit seeks to redefine urban spaces, particularly within transit areas like the MTA, by incorporating the adaptive and enchanting qualities of nature. The installation merges an abandoned living room with natural materials, becoming a symbol of resilience in the urban landscape. Through this integration, Urban Oasis not only enhances the surroundings but also celebrates the vitality of the diverse communities within these dynamic urban environments. 

About the Artist

Natalie Collette Wood is a multidisciplinary artist, mother, and educator, living and working in The Bronx, NY. She creates work to meditate on and reflect upon the intersections between the passage of time, nature, and the built environment. 

Natalie earned an MFA from Herbert H. Lehman University and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Solo exhibitions include “Splendour” at Freight + Volume Gallery, NY (2019), “Natural Phenomenon” at Andrew Freedman Home, Bronx, NY (2018), “Nothing Lasts Forever” at the Andrew Freedman Home, Bronx, NY (2016). Wood’s work has been included in
exhibitions such as The AIM Biannual at The Bronx Museum of Art, “Ornamenting Crime” at Zürcher Gallery and “The Hot House” at Kathryn Markel Fine Art in Chelsea. Woods’ work has also been featured in Vogue Italia, FLAUNT Magazine, Whitehot Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Record, and the New York Times.

For more information Natalie visit her website and follow her on Instagram.