Have you seen it? The story behind Dennistoun's new mural

A worker-owned business in Dennistoun has transformed its premises with a new mural.

The vibrant artwork, now adorning the front of Greencity Wholefoods' building, represents the cooperative's members, a total of more than 50.

Established in 1978 in a Glasgow tenement as a vegetarian business, Greencity Wholefoods has grown to become a well-loved ethical wholesaler in Scotland.

For the team, the mural is a reflection of the vibrant and eclectic mix of people working within the business, along with their love of nature and their cooperative values.

Cobolt Collective, a collaborative of Glasgow-based mural artists, was chosen for this project.

Erin Bradley-Scott, a member of the Collective, said: "With Greencity being a workers' cooperative championing progressive values around fairness, equality, and social justice, we imagined this to be a dream project to work on - and we were right.

"It was an absolute pleasure getting to know some of the dedicated team members of Greencity, who kindly shared stories and memorabilia from the company’s impressive grassroots history, and of their personal experiences working there.

"Their stories provided a wealth of inspiration which we captured through the use of bespoke poetry (written by Sorley Mackay), playful illustrations, simple geometric shapes, and a contrasting colour pallet.

"The result is an authentic portrayal of Greencity’s bold, progressive, and impactful presence in the food industry. From COBOLT to Greencity, more power tae ye.”

Heather McDougall, artworker and buyer for Greencity Wholefoods, said: “With more than 50 members to please, Cobolt Collective had a tough brief on their hands, but they’ve managed to create a fantastic mural that brings together all of the things that make Greencity such a unique workplace.

"The mural we created together represents not just our diversity and creativity as a workers coop, but also the beauty of collaborative efforts. Its presence in our wee corner of Dennistoun is a daily reminder of the importance of working together towards a common goal."