|  Plans
are being put in place to save one of Easterhouse’s
most famous landmarks from falling into disrepair.
Easterhouse Mosaic on Lochend Road, holds the record
as the biggest man made mural in the UK and is widely
regarded as on of the best examples of community public
art in existence.
The mural was unveiled to great acclaim in 1984 after
a three year design and construction period involving
sixteen artists as well as numerous community organisations
and individuals. Recently, however, the weather has
begun to take its toll on the 240-foot long mosaic
and some of the tiles have come away from their fixings
leaving one of the panels with a large gaping hole
where the mosaic used to be.
 In
order to preserve the remaining panels of the mosaic
being lost, experts from Glasgow City Councils Heritage
and Design department are currently planning a large-scale
renovation of the site.
John Grierson, team leader with building services
architectural conservation and design, who will be
co-ordinating the renovation plans said “ This
mosaic is an important piece of cultural heritage
not just for Greater Easterhouse, but for the whole
of Glasgow. It is important that we take action now
to ensure that people are able to view it in all its
glory in another twenty years.”
Initial work will involve surveying the site to determine
the extent of the current damage and how best to deal
with it. It is possible that in order to preserve
the mosaic for the long term, it may have to be temporarily
removed and stored until the current site can be upgraded
or a new home can be found for it locally.
An important part of the project will be consulting
with local residents and groups on where the mosaic
should be situated once it has been refurbished. If
you have a view on what should happen to the mosaic,
or would like to find out more about the project,
let us know!
Last edited 27th October 2003 |
