Widnes’s Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum has been working with pavement artists UrbanCanvas to create the giant anamorphic image.
This has been made possible due to funding from The Granada Foundation and Dr Barrie Pennington.
The artwork, which depicts a huge “elephant’s toothpaste experiment,” was officially opened on Friday, July 11.
Mayor of Halton Martha Lloyd Jones, Derek Twigg, the MP for Widnes, and representatives from The Granada Foundation helped to open the artwork.
Lucinda Lewis, education manager at Catalyst, said: “At present the majority of the engagement opportunities at Catalyst take place within our building.
“We are a charity with no government or council funding so visitors have to pay admission to enter.
“We are working towards increasing our social value and community impact by delivering events outside, and plan to partner with other local groups to increase our outside offering.
“We recognise this to be important for a number of reasons- Catalyst aims to inform, educate and inspire all audiences in STEAM not just those who can afford to pay to come in.
“We want to build our reputation as a place for everybody, particularly our local community in West Bank.
“Everyone should feel welcome, included and confident to engage with us.”
(Image: Supplied) Irene Langford from the Granada Foundation added: “The Granada Foundation is delighted to have been able to award a grant to support Catalyst’s anamorphic art project.
“It is an inspiring, clever and fun experience for all ages and a great addition to Catalyst’s mission to encourage young people’s interest in chemistry.”
Visitors can engage with the artwork at any time, not just during opening hours.
For added enjoyment, Catalyst will be offering props such as lab coats and safety goggles to enhance the interactive experience.