New Ferry Butterfly Park's latest art installation was last seen in Liverpool’s Albert Dock when it was created as part of a Taylor Town trail to coincide with the Taylor Swift concerts. It landed at the Butterfly Park in September and is a symbol of transformation and beauty.
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| The first set of wings were unloaded... |
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| and placed in front of the container artwork. |
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| The second half of the installation was soon in place. |
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| The two halves needed joining together by Kirsten Little from Make CIC. |
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| The completed installation! |
The weather on the last opening afternoon of the season could not have been more different to the day the installation first appeared. A steady downpour deterred a lot of people but some bravely came to have their photographs taken standing in front of the installation.
That afternoon we were pleased to welcome Justin Madders (second from the right in photo below). He is MP for Ellesmere Port & Bromborough and his constituency includes New Ferry. Volunteers from the Butterfly Park, Friends of Dibbinsdale and Friends of Lowfields Wood spoke to him about local environmental concerns.
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| Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port & Bromborough, visits the Butterfly Park |
The Butterfly will be hibernating over the winter but we hope to welcome it back for our Open Day on Sunday May 4th, 2025.
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| ‘Liverpool Loves Taylor’ art installations |
Make CIC was commissioned by Liverpool City Council to curate the ‘Liverpool Loves Taylor’ project, commissioning eleven artworks across the city, working with twelve local makers to create a vibrant trail to celebrate the arrival of American singer Taylor Swift in Liverpool in June. The Taylor Town Trail was the centrepiece with 11 art installations, each inspired by a different Taylor Swift Era.
The butterfly was created by Simon Armstrong, Design Laser Play, and this stunning installation is now touring as part of Wirral's Borough of Culture programme.
Make CIC is a purpose-driven social enterprise with several vibrant spaces across the Liverpool City Region. They unite and enrich communities through creativity, art and culture.
Make guarantee that the work is done locally, supporting Liverpool’s City Region’s economy and grassroots network of artists, makers and designers. Keeping work local also reduces CO2 emissions and the impact of transport. Make reuses and recycles materials, including from other regional suppliers. helping to give things a 'second life'.
