Tower and Town, April 2024

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Inspired by William Morris

Following on from the success of last academic year's Mound-themed project, our Art scholars have researched not only the multi-faceted domestic designs by William Morris (A House 1848-51), but his far-reaching thoughts about economics, politics, social well-being and the importance of nature and architecture across societies in order to acquire a more rounded and deeper understanding of this most remarkable, prophetic individual.

The brief was to respond to any aspect of William Morris, create an original visual composition and edition these themselves 55 times. This project gathered momentum last October and was completed in April. The Art School was a hive of activity on 'Morris Thursday Afternoons'. Not only were the lino relief-printing presses put to maximum use, but pupils embraced digital technologies with gusto.

One of the portfolio boxes has already been gifted to the Royal Academy of Printmaking, the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, in London. Another portfolio box will be sent to the William Morris Museum.