Outer Spaces presents a bold programme of newly commissioned works by artists Sooun Kim, Greer Pester, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Selected from the Outer Spaces network of studio holders, this is a unique opportunity for the artists to make new, ambitious work in response to one of our most historic spaces.

Responding to the former Clydesdale banking hall at 30 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, these works explore the building’s symbolic relationship to power, stability, and prosperity—qualities embedded in the fabric of this iconic Victorian structure. At the same time, the artists engage with the building’s current, transitory state, where past and present converge.

Having secured a temporary lease for 30-31 St Vincent Place in late 2024, artists from the Outer Spaces network were invited to submit proposals for the programme. The commissions offer an exceptional opportunity for the selected artists to present new works at a pivotal moment in their careers. While other parts of the building house a dynamic community of artists and creatives, the opulent banking hall serves as the ideal setting for these commissions—each one adding a layer of dialogue to the space’s ongoing evolution.

As a key landmark of Victorian architecture, the banking hall reflects the social and economic aspirations of its era. With its grand design and historical significance, it stands as a testament to the ambitions of its time. Now, as the space undergoes a new chapter and our artists have moved in to occupy the building, the hall plays host to a new kind of transformation: a programme of visual art commissions that respond directly to the building’s complex legacy.

The works will be revealed to the public through a series of pop-up events throughout the spring of 2025, offering a dynamic exploration of the site’s rich history and its shifting role in the present.

Outer Spaces Bank Commissions

Location
Outer Spaces, 30 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2HL

Please note: Access to the building is limited so please arrive promptly at the time of your booking.

Access

Please note, there is no step free access to the building. There are two flights of steps into the exhibition space. To arrange access via the artist's entrance (with one flight of steps) please contact us at info@outerspaces.org in advance of your visit.

Unfortunately there are no public toilets available in the building. The nearest facilities can be found a few minutes away at Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, G1 2AF

Greer Pester is a Glaswegian visual and social artist whose multidisciplinary practice is deeply rooted in community and social engagement. Pester’s diverse practice spans cut-outs, collage, inflatable and textile sculpture, painting, drawing, and installation. Her approach is deeply informed by her role as a social artist, where she works with community groups and in art education settings to engage with a range of societal issues and themes.

Throughout her career, Pester has participated in artist residencies in the UK, Mexico, and Senegal, each enriching her practice with new cultural and social perspectives. Currently, she is delivering projects for the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh as part of their Creative Connections programme, as well as leading storytelling and creative evaluation workshops with The Village Storytelling Centre in Pollok.

Artist’s website