International Artists Bring Go Wildlife Go to Liverpool Waters

Gillie and Marc Bring Go Wildlife Go to Liverpool Waters

A monumental public sculpture arrives on Princes Dock, marking the artists’ first exhibition in Liverpool

Gillie and Marc are proud to present Go Wildlife Go, a monumental public artwork arriving this week at Liverpool Waters, located on Princes Dock between the Malmaison and Crowne Plaza.

On view from April 2026 to April 2027, the installation marks an exciting new chapter for the internationally celebrated artists, and their first-ever exhibition in Liverpool. Previously exhibited at Paternoster Square in London, the sculpture now finds a new home along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront.

Now installed within Liverpool Waters one of the UK’s most exciting new waterfront destinations, bookended by two of the city’s most iconic landmarks: The Royal Liver Building to the south and Everton’s new 52,000+ capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium to the north, the artwork finds its home within Princes Dock, a thriving mixed‑use neighbourhood. Already home to thousands of residents and workers, Princes Dock is a hive of activity throughout the day, welcoming visitors from Wyld Sauna – the UK’s first public floating sauna – as well as passengers arriving via the Isle of Man ferry terminal and the international Liverpool Cruise Port.

This unparalleled visibility means hundreds of thousands of people will encounter the artwork throughout the year, reinforcing Liverpool Waters as a place where culture, community, and world‑class public art come together. It also adds to an emerging collection of sculptures on site, including ‘Ngialibalibade – to the Lost Myth’ (2023) by Eleng Luluan, a piece entrusted to Peel Waters for five years following its installation for the Liverpool Biennial.

Facilitated by Liverpool Business Improvement District, the installation of the work is part of the organisation’s commitment to public art and making art accessible in the public realm. Further works will also be installed at Liverpool ONE this summer.

More than a striking visual landmark, Go Wildlife Go is a powerful call to action. The sculpture features an extraordinary group of endangered animals — including a hippo, Masai giraffe, Indian elephant, chimpanzee, Grevy’s zebra, cheetah, koala, northern white rhino, orangutan, lion, and mountain gorilla — all riding together on a scooter in a symbolic journey toward safety and survival.

At once playful and deeply urgent, the work captures the imagination while drawing attention to one of the most critical issues of our time: the rapid decline of wildlife populations due to habitat loss, poaching, and human impact.

Each animal represented in the sculpture reflects a species facing significant threats in the wild. From the critically endangered northern white rhino, with only two females remaining, to the vulnerable koala impacted by bushfires and deforestation, Go Wildlife Go highlights the shared reality of species across continents that are fighting for survival.

At the heart of the sculpture are Gillie and Marc’s much-loved characters, Dogman and Rabbitwoman, seated in the middle of the scooter amongst the animals. As the artists’ iconic alter egos, Dogman and Rabbitwoman represent love, acceptance, unity, and the idea that differences should be celebrated rather than feared. By placing them at the centre of this wild journey, Gillie and Marc show humanity riding alongside wildlife, not separate from it. Visitors are invited to hop on the scooter with Dogman and Rabbitwoman, becoming part of the artwork and joining them in this joyful but urgent ride toward a safer future for endangered animals.

Through this dynamic composition, Gillie and Marc transform a whimsical image into a powerful metaphor. The animals, united on a single journey, remind us that conservation is a collective effort — one that requires global awareness, empathy, and immediate action.

What makes Go Wildlife Go even more special is that it is fully interactive. Visitors are invited to hop on the scooter and ride alongside these incredible animals, becoming part of the artwork and its message. Gillie and Marc are inviting everyone in Liverpool to come and experience the sculpture for themselves — to climb on, take a photo, and join this wild ride in support of endangered wildlife.

“We wanted to create something joyful that also carries a deeper message,” said Gillie and Marc. “These animals are not just characters — they represent real species that need our help. By bringing them together in this way, we hope people feel a connection to them, and are inspired to care about their future.”

Liza Marco, Senior Asset Manager at Liverpool Waters said: “Peel Waters are incredibly proud to be
partnering with the Liverpool Business Improvement District and artists Gillie and Marc, to bring Go Wildlife
Go to Liverpool Waters. Princes Dock is a truly unique setting, a place where thousands of people live, work,
and visit every day, this sculpture will become a joyful and thought‑provoking landmark on our waterfront.
Public art plays a huge role in shaping vibrant, meaningful places, and installations like this support our vision
at Peel Waters to create waterside communities where, from sunrise to sunset, there is always something to
see, do, and experience. We’re very pleased to give this remarkable piece a home and to share it with
everyone who comes through Liverpool Waters.”

Bill Addy CEO of Liverpool Business Improvement District added: “We are delighted to have been able to step in and support Gillie and Marc in finding a new home for this work. We hope the sculpture will be very happy on the waterfront. We are committed to art staying in the public realm. It animates space and gives artists a sense of ownership and a place in our cities and streets. For the city we hope they will find this artwork as inspiring as we have and will want to get hands on in giving it a Liverpool welcome”.

Set against the backdrop of Liverpool’s historic waterfront, the sculpture is designed to be both visually iconic and emotionally engaging. Visitors are encouraged to experience the work up close, interact with it directly, and reflect on its message — reinforcing the artists’ belief that public art should be accessible, participatory, and meaningful.

With Go Wildlife Go, Gillie and Marc continue their global mission to use art as a platform for conservation. By placing endangered animals at the centre of public spaces, they aim to spark conversations, inspire connection, and ultimately encourage action to protect the natural world.

Go Wildlife Go will be located at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters until April 2027