Art on the Network - Commissions

Queensway Tunnel - Skyline Artwork

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of Merseytravel's Public Art Strategy and the re-development within the Queensway Tunnel of the cladding wall panels. Merseytravel offered students a one off, unique opportunity to re-design the skylines for both the Wirral and Liverpool with the chosen designs going on permanent display within Queensway Tunnel.

Birth of Liverpool - Animate the Underground

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A striking new piece of art has been unveiled at Moorfields station in Liverpool, the fourth in a Mererseytravel project to 'Animate the Underground', sited across the network's five underground stations.

Garden of Icons - Animate the Underground

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

'Garden of Icons' is the third piece in the series of five artworks commissioned by Merseytravel and created by artist Grant Searl to be unveiled at Hamilton Square Station.

The Madness of King John - Animate the Underground

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty years to the day after the UK re-release of the John Lennon classic, Happy Christmas (War is Over), Merseytravel have unveiled the second in its series of "Animate the Underground" artworks entitled "The Madness of King John"

One Love One Life One Liverpool - Animate the Underground

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Merseytravel commissioned local artist Grant Searl to create a series of works for the 5 underground stations in Liverpool and the Wirral. The aim of this commission was to see the underground stations brought to life.

Past Present Future

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the re-development of Bootle Oriel Road, Merseytravel commissioned local artist Stephen Hitchin to create a piece of public art that would represent the past, present and future of Bootle, which Stephen has captured perfectly.

All Together Now

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

So please sit together, smile, reflect, read or just simply watch the world go by.

Amazing Grace

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Merseytravel commissioned internationally renowned artist Stephen Broadbent, to create a piece of artwork celebrating the connection between the hymn 'Amazing Grace' and its author John Newton, a former slave ship captain and Tide Surveyor of Liverpool.

Time and Place

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Local artist, Stephen Hitchin was commissioned by Merseytravel to create an eye-catching piece of public art for Birkenhead Park station. Celebrating the history of the local area, including Birkenhead Park which was the first municipal park in the world.

Chance Meeting

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ken and Bessie offer a unique welcoming committee at one of the most important gateways into the City.

Grand National Mural

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's a Grand National line-up never seen before. Seventeen horses thunder round the Canal Turn, and every one is a winner. The action is captured in a stunning painting by international artist Janet Shearer.

Beatles Topiary

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Life-size topiary figures of Liverpool's most famous band have taken centre stage at Liverpool South Parkway.

Centre of the Universe

http://www.artonthenetwork.co.uk — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Merseytravel backed local artist Graeme Currie to develop his idea of re-creating the Merseyrail Network map by replacing the station with famous names to reflect the wealth of culture that Merseyside represents. This alternative map 'Centre of the Universe' went up on display during the European Capital of Culture Year 2008.