Visit a new exhibition by Aproxima Arts of objects and artefacts discovered in Glasgow’s ancient well.
Last year, as part of Glasgow 850, one of the city’s oldest treasures, the 13th century St Mungo’s Well in Glasgow Cathedral was excavated for the first time in living memory by collective Aproxima Arts working with Professor Stephen Driscoll, leading archaeologist at Glasgow University and David Sneddon of Clyde Archaeology. The one-day excavation offered the public a rare chance to witness archaeology in action shedding new light on the city’s medieval origins, environmental history, and traditions of pilgrimage and healing.
The ancient well was then transformed by the installation of a gently glowing mosaic artwork created by Aproxima with artist Joanna Kessel designed by James Johnson.
Visitors can now see the exhibition – From Well to Wellspring – telling the story of the creation of the new mosaic artwork, the history of the well and a display of artefacts retrieved from the excavation including dice, rings, glasses and coins from around the world.
The mosaic consists of over 1,000 handblown coloured glass tiles, made by Orsoni Venezia 1888, each inlaid with gold leaf. The artwork is free to view in the Crypt during Cathedral opening hours.
About Aproxima Arts
Aproxima is an arts collective based in Glasgow founded in 2018 by Angus Farquhar, one of Scotland’s leading artists. It creates multi-disciplinary work that spans live productions, community food initiatives, creative design and public interventions. Aproxima works at both a hyperlocal and national scale, often outdoors or in unusual or unused places with the involvement of local people. Each project is unique and an evolving part of the whole, driven by an inspiring core collaborative team of writers, artists, designers and producers.
Visit the Exhibition
🎟 Free entry
Opening day: Saturday 30th May, 11am – 5pm
Then Wednesday to Friday weekly from 3 June to 18 September, 10am – 4pm
📍 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ
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