A series of previously unseen sculptures of John Lennon will go on display in Liverpool.
Representing the eight stages of the late Beatles frontman’s life, from childhood to his untimely 1980 killing, the busts are on show for the first time on Friday.
Artist Dave Webster is set to showcase the artworks at the View Two Gallery in Mathew Street, where Lennon and the Fab Four found fame playing The Cavern.
The busts will feature in Looking For Lennon, a documentary film which premieres at the city’s Fact cinema later this month, on April 27.
It is the first time all eight sculptures have been exhibited together in one place.
Webster is known for his life-size and large scale sculptures, which include the statue of Lennon that stands opposite the famous Cavern Club.
He was a frequent visitor to the iconic city centre venue and Iron Door club as a teen and became a fan of the Beatles, who are the focal point of the exhibition.
Crosby artist Graeme Wilson’s landscapes capture the world that surrounded Lennon as he grew up on Merseyside, from the busy docksides to wide open expanses, drawing inspiration from the “pool of life”.
Completing the trio of artists is visual designer, artist and author Paul Skellett.
Recently he has designed and published ‘Eight Arms to Hold You’ a photographic study of the Beatles during the making of the film ‘Help!’
Paul produced the animations for the film ‘Looking For Lennon’, with his work as an artist previously exhibited in London, Tokyo and Paris.
He has created a collection of stunning images of the Beatles as part of his mixed media paintings of music icons.
Professor Ken Martin, gallery director at View Two, said: “Despite being in the epicentre of the Cavern Quarter for so many years, this is the first time we have devoted an exhibition to John Lennon and the Beatles.
“But we could not miss the opportunity to being together three talented artists, each with a different story to tell.”
The exhibition runs from April 7 until April 23 with extended opening times. For details, visit www.viewtwogallery.co.uk