Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows
Tree that Never Grows

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A galvanised steel tree with a bird and fish motif referencing Glasgow's coat of arms, and an accompanying circular bench, which carries a poignant message. The bird commemorates the wild robin which Saint Serf, Saint Mungo's old master, tamed, while the tree refers to a fire started by Saint Mungo praying over a branch – it started in the legend as a hazel branch but is now represented by an oak. Also depicted is a bell, said to have been given to Saint Mungo by the Pope, and a salmon with a ring in its mouth, intended as a present from Hydderch Hael, King of Cadzow, to his Queen Languoreth.
Title

Tree that Never Grows

Date

2023

Medium

recycled metal, wood & stone

Measurements

H 350 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

G2_GB_S048

Acquisition method

commissioned and designed by HFD Group for their new development on Bothwell Street

Work type

Sculpture

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

5th July 2023

Access

at all times

Inscription description

Here is the bird that never flew / Here is the tree that never grew / Here is the bell that never rang / Here is the fish that never swam

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Located at

177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow

G2 7EL

Located outside HFD office.