Botanical Affairs

Revolutionary designer of the 19th Century, William Morris created instantly recognisable textiles, which epitomised the Arts and Crafts movement. His designs revived the British textiles industry and championed the forgotten ‘handmade productions’, which had been disappearing with the Industrial Revolution. Morris bought to live the natural world, inside to the world of interior design, drawing hedgerows, flora and fauna of the countryside he loved - from lilies and Larkspur, strawberries to tulips. “Art has remembered the people, because they created” - William Morris.

Through the lens of the microscope, go explore under the leaves, there is another little kingdom where tiny insects and plant life are growing. With the merging of the arts and sciences in the 16th and 17th centuries, people learnt and painted flowers with a greater purpose, exploring botany as well as beauty. These artists we share had a blooming past and a colourful future in art history.

We sow and seed in spring, harvest the fruit in autumn. Nature is so delightful and colorful in its infinite circle, and we shall be grateful. Look at the blossom tree, intwined veins, they are all growing according to the season.What we take, use and make from the earth will return to the earth. With each year, through the seasons we see colours change, regrowth and blooms. Another year blossoms in the circle of life.

Among the most luxuriant branches and leaves, we stop, blooming marvels at the gorgeous flower of love.Bold floral designs, intricate petals, paisley patterns and more all show that our love for their beauty continues on.