Fabrication of Wells in Mosaic Complete

The final tile!

After almost ten years of finger-aching hard work, a pandemic, a broken wrist, hours of research, unbelievable support from local people and organisations, Ruth Ames White has laid the final tile in this unique art work.

The team, who have supported local mosaic artist Ruth, gathered to celebrate and to look back on the trials and tribulations, but mostly the success, of the project so far. 

“So far” because the final stage will be confirming the location, together with all the necessary permissions and organisation for the installation next year. 

The generosity of Wells has taken the project to this significant point, but further funding will be needed for the installation. 

Ruth said: “Finishing the fabrication stage of the Mosaic is a monumental moment. I will pack away this last strip with all the other pieces with a huge sense of relief after so many years work but also reflect on the major part this has played in the last ten years of my life, initially inspired by the glorious West Front of Wells Cathedral and the history of the City and then by tremendous support from so many people.”

Steve Wilson said” "When Ruth and I first got together to discuss the original idea back in early 2015, I never imagined it would be almost 10 years before we got to this point, and with so much still left to do to get the Mosaic into the ground! But this is an historic milestone we're all very proud of, and it's only because of Ruth's inspiration, artistic talents and sheer determination that we've reached this stage."

There are still some elements of the Mosaic which can be sponsored – from £20 to £1000 – and donations are always welcome via the website www.wellsinmosaic.org or contact@wellsinmosaic.org.