Merseyside muralist Paul Curtis to host first public exhibition

Paul Curtis, the Liverpool street artist responsible for the mural of HMS Birkenhead featured on the side of Gallagher’s in Birkenhead and his mural known to many as, “The Wings”, is hosting his first-ever public exhibition in the very place that inspired his popular artwork, The Royal Liver Building.  

Seven years and more than 230 murals after Paul’s wings first took flight, the artist has decided to bring a selection of his work together in an event called “In One Place”.

Paul Curtis outside the Liver Buildings (Image: Laura McCann)

Paul said: “I’m incredibly excited about what we have planned and to be exhibiting at The Royal Liver Building. It feels like a complete circle to be showing my work in a place so intrinsically linked my first public mural.

“For All Liverpool’s Liver Birds”, (aka The Wings), simply wouldn’t exist if I hadn’t been inspired by The Royal Liver Building. It’s the most famous building in Liverpool, and I’m proud beyond words to see my work displayed in such a beautiful space.”

HMS Birkenhead featured on the side of Gallagher’s in Birkenhead (Image: Paul Curtis)

Paul, whose work also also features in New Ferry, believes that art should be for all and that’s why entry to the exhibition will be free.

Paul has been working with arts producer and curator, Laura McCann to design an event that will not only showcase Paul’s existing work but also see the artist create new work live and give people a chance to get involved with various activities.

Laura said: “I couldn’t be happier to be collaborating with Paul on his first exhibition. We’ve been working on this a long time and the venue is perfect. Ian Edwards from The Royal Liver Building has been incredibly helpful and we are hugely grateful for his support.”

The event is taking place February 9 - 23. Entry is free and opening times are 10am – 5pm weekdays and 11am – 5pm weekends.