Flying geese mural 'reflects city's changing face'
Cumberland CouncilA new mural showing geese in flight has been unveiled within a Grade II listed shopping centre.
The mural has been painted inside Carlisle's Lowther Arcade and was created by street artist Woskerski, who used a lift to access the high spaces.
The work features a flock of geese flying among clouds, designed to symbolise movement, unity and the transformation of the city.
Cumberland Council's executive member for vibrant and healthy places, Anne Quilter, said the mural was a fantastic example of how new life was being breathed into Carlisle's historic spaces.
"Lowther Arcade has always been a cherished part of our city's heritage, and this artwork brings a modern energy that celebrates both our past and our future," she said.
The arcade links Lowther Street to English Street and was built in 1904.
The mural was created in collaboration with Blank Wall Assassins, a non-profit organisation focusing on bringing artwork to urban spaces.
Cumberland Council"This is the latest mural in our street art tour of Carlisle and wow, it has landed well," a spokesperson for Blank Wall Assassins said.
"The public response while painting and the comments online have made this one special."
They added the arcade was a "very technical space" to work in because it was narrow and more than 100m (328ft) long.
Woskerski used an electric scissor lift to paint the mural on the high sections of the walls.
Installing the artwork was part of a wider scheme to regenerate English Street, which is being delivered through the Carlisle Southern Gateway project.
The project is part of the council's £100m regeneration programme for Carlisle, which is being funded by the government's Future High Streets Fund, Town Deal and Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal initiative.
It is hoped the changes will improve infrastructure, boost economic growth and create more attractive and accessible city centre.