Today is the birthday of a truly great man. The English poet, artist, designer, typographer and socialist, William Morris.(1834-1896).
His fantasy tale The Well At The World’s End is one of the best stories I have ever read.
Morris was amazingly gifted, and possessed such a wide range of talents. His exquisite artistry knew no bounds. To the left is one of his tapestry designs. He created furniture, designed books, wallpapers, stained glass, weavings of every imagination. He celebrated “beauty for its own sake.”
Morris said:
A man at work, making something which he feels will exist because he is working at it and wills it, is exercising the energies of his mind and soul as well as of his body. Memory and imagination help him as he works. Not only his own thoughts, but the thoughts of the men of past ages guide his hands; and, as part of the human race, he creates. If we work thus we shall be men, and our days will be happy and eventful.
-- William Morris –
Have a great Friday!
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