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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Ellen Kirwin

Chalk picture the size of a football pitch drawn on New Brighton seafront

A huge piece of artwork has been revealed in New Brighton, as part of the exciting cultural programme taking place across Wirral this year.

To the Moon, by Saype , is over 50000sqm in size which is around the same size of a football pitch.

The Switzerland-based artist and his team took five days to complete the image, using chalk and charcoal.

Saype’s work has been seen across the world including the famous Champ de Mars by the Eiffle Tower in Paris.

To the Moon is timed to coincide with the , which will run through New Brighton and other Wirral landmarks on Wednesday, September 11.

Watch aerial drone footage of the artwork above

Lucy Barrow, assistant director for Culture and Visitor Economy at Wirral Council said: "It is a real coup to work with Saype on this new work, which showcases New Brighton’s waterfront to audiences around the world during our Borough of Culture year, and when all eyes are on Wirral during the Tour of Britain."

For more information on upcoming Borough of Culture events visit imaginewirral.com

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