Mural tribute to Glasgow firebrand Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan
Barbour remains famous as the working-class woman who organised the rent strikes of 1915 – and blazed a trail to become one of the city's first women councillors and then magistrates.
Created by internationally acclaimed muralist Jeks, the work presents a 'bold and contemporary depiction of Barbour's spirit', its creators said - linking her legacy of protest and activism with the ongoing fight for justice and equality today.
Commissioned by SWG3's Yardworks GRID in partnership with Linthouse Housing Association (LHA), the mural marks 50 years of Linthouse Housing Association providing social housing and supporting the Govan community.
It also forms part of Glasgow's 850th anniversary celebrations, spotlighting the city's rich history of grassroots activism.
The mural is one of five in Govan (Image: Devon Poole)
The mural, which was created with input from local groups Protests and Suffragettes and Sunny G Radio, features a young woman symbolising a modern Mary Barbour looking upward toward a brighter future with a protest scene behind her.
Subtle details such as an equals sign tattoo on her neck and a thistle motif symbolises strength, equality, and Scottish identity, Yardworks said.
This the group's fifth large-scale gable end mural in Govan, contributing to a growing trail of public artworks that celebrate the area's proud heritage.
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Its unveiling comes as Yardworks announce their partnership with Street Art Cities, reinforcing Govan's place in Scotland's contemporary cultural landscape.
Linthouse Housing Association Chief Executive Irene C McFarlane said: 'Mary Barbour was an iconic figure not just in Glasgow but across the wider housing association movement. Her contribution cannot be underestimated as she bravely tackled housing injustice and stood firmly on the side of tenants.
'It is therefore highly appropriate that she should be honoured with this new mural as a reminder of her activism. It perfectly complements the Mary Barbour statue located at Govan Cross unveiled in 2018.
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