The challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers based in Oxfordshire have been highlighted by an art exhibition which launched earlier this week.

Windows: An Exhibition shares the artwork of individuals, families, young asylum seekers and adults from Oxford, Witney and Banbury whose stories often go unheard.

An array of artforms including photography, collage, clay modelling, mural art and theatre have been used to convey their stories.

The exhibition opened at Oxford Town Hall on June 10 and will run from Monday to Saturday, midday to 5pm, until June 28.

Asylum Welcome, a charity based in Oxford and The Cultural Programme, part of the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford, have worked with refugees and asylum seekers to co-create the exhibition.

It coincides with Refugee Week, which takes place from June 17-23.

Marking the launch of Oxford Refugee Week, the aim is to raise awareness of the importance of sanctuary and showcase what is happening locally to connect refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants with students, members of the community, and service providers.

The Sanctuary Fair, which took place earlier in the week, shared this aim and featured a panel discussion, interactive workshops, exhibitions, live music, and a range of community organisation stalls.

The free, all-day, drop-in event was organised by Asylum Welcome in partnership with both Oxford universities and the city and county councils.